All Lotus modelsLotus Exige: generations and engines
The Lotus Exige has been built since 2000 in 5 generations, with 17 engine versions in our catalog (coupe, convertible). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.
Production years2000–present
Generations5
Engine versions17
Power179–436 hp
Body stylesCoupe, Convertible
FuelGasoline
Timeline
Lotus Exige generations
- 2000–2002
Lotus Exige I
Engines below - 2004–2011
Lotus Exige II
Engines below - 2012–2018
Lotus Exige III S Coupe
Engines below - 2013–present
Lotus Exige III S Roadster
Engines below - 2018–present
Lotus Exige III S Coupe (facelift 2018)
Engines below
Specs
Lotus Exige engines
The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.
Lotus Exige I2000–2002 · 1 engine version
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 i 16V (179 hp) | 2000–2002 | Gasoline | 179 hp (132 kW) | 126 lb-ft (171 Nm) | 4.9 s | 136 mph (219 km/h) |
Lotus Exige II2004–2011 · 2 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 i 16V (192 hp) | 2004–2011 | Gasoline | 192 hp (141 kW) | 133 lb-ft (180 Nm) | 5.2 s | 147 mph (237 km/h) | |
| 1.8 i 16V Sport 240R (246 hp) | 2005–2011 | Gasoline | 246 hp (181 kW) | 174 lb-ft (236 Nm) | 3.9 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Lotus Exige III S Coupe2012–2018 · 8 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S 3.5 V6 (350 hp) | 2012–2016 | Gasoline | 350 hp (257 kW) | 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) | 4 s | 170 mph (274 km/h) | |
| Cup 3.5 V6 (350 hp) | 2013–2016 | Gasoline | 350 hp (257 kW) | 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) | < 4.0 s | 170 mph (274 km/h) | |
| Cup R 3.5 V6 (366 hp) | 2013–2015 | Gasoline | 366 hp (269 kW) | 305 lb-ft (413 Nm) | |||
| Sport 350 3.5 V6 (350 hp) | 2016–2018 | Gasoline | 350 hp (257 kW) | 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) | 3.9 s | 170 mph (274 km/h) | |
| Sport 350 3.5 V6 (350 hp) Automatic | 2016–2018 | Gasoline | 350 hp (257 kW) | 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) | 3.8 s | 162 mph (261 km/h) | |
| Cup 380 3.5 V6 (380 hp) | 2017–2018 | Gasoline | 380 hp (279 kW) | 302 lb-ft (410 Nm) | 3.6 s | 175 mph (282 km/h) | |
| Sport 380 3.5 V6 (380 hp) | 2017–2018 | Gasoline | 380 hp (279 kW) | 302 lb-ft (410 Nm) | 3.7 s | 178 mph (286 km/h) | |
| Sport 380 3.5 V6 (380 hp) Automatic | 2017–2018 | Gasoline | 380 hp (279 kW) | 302 lb-ft (410 Nm) | 3.7 s | 170 mph (274 km/h) |
Lotus Exige III S Roadster2013–present · 3 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport 350 3.5 V6 (350 hp) | 2013–2016 | Gasoline | 350 hp (257 kW) | 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) | 4 s | 145 mph (233 km/h) | |
| Sport 350 3.5 V6 (350 hp) Automatic | 2015–present | Gasoline | 350 hp (257 kW) | 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) | 4 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | |
| Sport 410 3.5 V6 (416 hp) | 2018–present | Gasoline | 416 hp (306 kW) | 310 lb-ft (420 Nm) | 3.4 s | 150 mph (241 km/h) |
Lotus Exige III S Coupe (facelift 2018)2018–present · 3 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cup 430 3.5 V6 (436 hp) | 2018–present | Gasoline | 436 hp (321 kW) | 325 lb-ft (440 Nm) | 3.3 s | 180 mph (290 km/h) | |
| Sport 350 V6 (350 hp) | 2018–present | Gasoline | 350 hp (257 kW) | 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) | 4.1 s | 170 mph (274 km/h) | |
| Sport 410 3.5 V6 (416 hp) | 2018–present | Gasoline | 416 hp (306 kW) | 310 lb-ft (420 Nm) | 3.4 s | 174 mph (280 km/h) |
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