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Lotus Exige III S Coupe Cup 380 3.5 V6 · Stage 3vsLotus Exige III S Coupe Cup 380 3.5 V6 · Stage 2vsLotus Exige III S Coupe Cup 380 3.5 V6 · Stage 1vsLotus Exige III S Coupe Cup 380 3.5 V6

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Lotus Exige III S Coupe

Cup 380 3.5 V6

380 hp3456 ccGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedCoupe2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Lotus Exige III S Coupe Cup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 3) 540 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    335 km/h
    208 mph Unrestricted
    325 km/h
    202 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    540 hp
    402 kW
  • Highest torque
    595 Nm
    438 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,105 kg
    2,436 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    488 hp/t
    364 kW/t
    2.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.4 L/100 km
    22.6 mpg US
    27.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.1 L/100 km
    16.7 mpg US
    20.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    242 g/km
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    94/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    37/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 3)540 hpLotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 2)475 hpLotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 1)433 hpLotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6380 hp
Power
540hp402kW+160 hp
475hp354kW+95 hp
433hp323kW+53 hp
380hp283kW
Torque
595Nm438lb-ft+185 Nm
525Nm387lb-ft+115 Nm
476Nm351lb-ft+66 Nm
410Nm302lb-ft
Curb weight
1,105kg2,436lb
1,105kg2,436lb
1,105kg2,436lb
1,105kg2,436lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
+53 km/h
Calculated
313 km/h
194 mph
+31 km/h
305 km/h
190 mph
+23 km/h
282 km/h
175 mph
To 99% top speed
36.6s99% target: 332 km/h / 206 mph-5.5 s
Calculated
37.7s99% target: 310 km/h / 193 mph-4.4 s
Calculated
40.4s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph-1.6 s
Calculated
42.1s99% target: 279 km/h / 173 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
2.9s-0.7 s
3.1s-0.5 s
3.3s-0.3 s
3.6s
0-200 km/h
7.4s-3.3 s
Calculated
8.3s-2.3 s
Calculated
9.1s-1.5 s
Calculated
10.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
2.8s-0.7 s
Calculated
3.0s-0.4 s
Calculated
3.2s-0.3 s
Calculated
3.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.1s-1.3 s
Calculated
10.5s-0.8 s
Calculated
10.9s-0.5 s
Calculated
11.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
488hp/t364kW/t222hp/1000 lb
Calculated
430hp/t321kW/t195hp/1000 lb
Calculated
392hp/t292kW/t178hp/1000 lb
Calculated
344hp/t256kW/t156hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
538Nm/t360lb-ft/ton
Calculated
475Nm/t318lb-ft/ton
Calculated
430Nm/t288lb-ft/ton
Calculated
371Nm/t248lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
3,456cc211cu in
3,456cc211cu in
3,456cc211cu in
3,456cc211cu in
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
2
2
2
2
CO2 emissions
242g/km
242g/km
242g/km
242g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Lotus Exige III S Coupe Cup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 3) 540 hpLotus Exige III S Coupe Cup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 2) 475 hpLotus Exige III S Coupe Cup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 1) 433 hpLotus Exige III S Coupe Cup 380 3.5 V6 380 hpPowerTorque
  • Lotus Exige III S Coupe Cup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 3) 540 hp: Power / Torque
  • Lotus Exige III S Coupe Cup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 2) 475 hp: Power / Torque
  • Lotus Exige III S Coupe Cup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 1) 433 hp: Power / Torque
  • Lotus Exige III S Coupe Cup 380 3.5 V6 380 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 3)540 hp6,700 rpm5,000 rpm6,950 rpm
LotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 2)475 hp6,700 rpm5,000 rpm6,950 rpm
LotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 1)433 hp6,700 rpm5,000 rpm6,950 rpm
LotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6380 hp6,700 rpm5,000 rpm6,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 3)540 hpLotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 2)475 hpLotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 1)433 hpLotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6380 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.8 s
3.0 s
3.2 s
3.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
2.9 s
3.1 s
3.3 s
3.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
7.4 s
8.3 s
9.1 s
10.6 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
25.8 s
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-
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Likely limited
313 km/h
194 mph
305 km/h
190 mph
282 km/h
175 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
1.9 s
1.9 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
4.6 s
4.8 s
4.9 s
5.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.8 s
7.0 s
7.2 s
7.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.6 s
8.9 s
9.2 s
9.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.1 s
10.5 s
10.9 s
11.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
239 km/h
149 mph
227 km/h
141 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
206 km/h
128 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 3)540 hp
540 hp
402 kW
LotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 2)475 hp
475 hp
354 kW
LotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 1)433 hp
433 hp
323 kW
LotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6380 hp
380 hp
283 kW

Lotus Exige III S Coupe Cup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 3) 540 hp has 160 hp more than Lotus Exige III S Coupe Cup 380 3.5 V6 380 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Lotus Exige III S Coupe Cup 380 3.5 V6 380 hp and Lotus Exige III S Coupe Cup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 3) 540 hp: 160 hp (119 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 3)540 hp
595 Nm
438 lb-ft
LotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 2)475 hp
525 Nm
387 lb-ft
LotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 1)433 hp
476 Nm
351 lb-ft
LotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6380 hp
410 Nm
302 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 3)540 hp
1,105 kg
2,436 lb
LotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 2)475 hp
1,105 kg
2,436 lb
LotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 1)433 hp
1,105 kg
2,436 lb
LotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6380 hp
1,105 kg
2,436 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 3)540 hp
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
LotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 2)475 hp
313 km/h
194 mph
LotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 1)433 hp
305 km/h
190 mph
LotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6380 hp
282 km/h
175 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 3)540 hp2.9 s
LotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 2)475 hp3.1 s
LotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 1)433 hp3.3 s
LotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6380 hp3.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Exige III S Coupe Cup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 3) 540 hp and Lotus Exige III S Coupe Cup 380 3.5 V6 380 hp: 0.7 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Lotus Exige III S Coupe Cup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 2) 475 hp and Lotus Exige III S Coupe Cup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 1) 433 hp, separated by only 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 3)540 hp
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
LotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 2)475 hp
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
LotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 1)433 hp
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
LotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6380 hp
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 3)540 hp
488 hp/t
364 kW/t
2.0 kg/hp
LotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 2)475 hp
430 hp/t
321 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
LotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 1)433 hp
392 hp/t
292 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
LotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6380 hp
344 hp/t
256 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 3)540 hp
540 hp
402 kW
2.9 s
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
LotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 2)475 hp
475 hp
354 kW
3.1 s
313 km/h
194 mph
LotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 1)433 hp
433 hp
323 kW
3.3 s
305 km/h
190 mph
LotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6380 hp
380 hp
283 kW
3.6 s
282 km/h
175 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
LotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 3)540 hp
Power
540 hp
402 kW
0-100 km/h2.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-
LotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 2)475 hp
Power
475 hp
354 kW
0-100 km/h3.1 s
Top speed
313 km/h
194 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-
LotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 1)433 hp
Power
433 hp
323 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-
LotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6380 hp
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
LotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 3)540 hp
Power
540 hp
402 kW
0-100 km/h2.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
LotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 2)475 hp
Power
475 hp
354 kW
0-100 km/h3.1 s
Top speed
313 km/h
194 mph
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
LotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 1)433 hp
Power
433 hp
323 kW
0-100 km/h3.3 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
LotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6380 hp
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
282 km/h
175 mph
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK

Lotus Exige III S Coupe Cup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 3) 540 hp is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
LotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 3)540 hp
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
2.9 s
LotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 2)475 hp
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
3.1 s
LotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 1)433 hp
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
3.3 s
LotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6380 hp
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
3.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
LotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 3)540 hp
488 hp/t
364 kW/t
2.0 kg/hp
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
LotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 2)475 hp
430 hp/t
321 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
LotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 1)433 hp
392 hp/t
292 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
LotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6380 hp
344 hp/t
256 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 3)540 hpLotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 2)475 hpLotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 1)433 hpLotusExige III S CoupeCup 380 3.5 V6380 hp
Power
540 hp
402 kW
475 hp
354 kW
433 hp
323 kW
380 hp
283 kW
Torque
595 Nm
438 lb-ft
525 Nm
387 lb-ft
476 Nm
351 lb-ft
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
Acceleration
2.9 s
3.1 s
3.3 s
3.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
335 km/h208 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
313 km/h
194 mph
305 km/h
190 mph
282 km/h
175 mph
Lightness
1,105 kg
2,436 lb
1,105 kg
2,436 lb
1,105 kg
2,436 lb
1,105 kg
2,436 lb
Fuel consumption
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-
CO2 score
242 g/km
242 g/km
242 g/km
242 g/km
Power-to-weight score
488 hp/t
364 kW/t
2.0 kg/hp
430 hp/t
321 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
392 hp/t
292 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp
344 hp/t
256 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLotus Exige III S Coupe Cup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 3) 540 hpLotus Exige III S Coupe Cup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 2) 475 hpLotus Exige III S Coupe Cup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 1) 433 hpLotus Exige III S Coupe Cup 380 3.5 V6 380 hp
Consumption10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.20 LC100 km18.20 LC100 km18.20 LC100 km18.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.29 LC100 mi29.29 LC100 mi29.29 LC100 mi29.29 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,730 LC/year2,730 LC/year2,730 LC/year2,730 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lotus Exige III S Coupe Cup 380 3.5 V6 (Stage 3) 540 hp

  • Has 65 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 22 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 58 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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Lotus Exige III S Coupe Cup 380 3.5 V6 · Stage 3 vs Lotus Exige III S Coupe Cup 380 3.5 V6 · Stage 2 vs Lotus Exige III S Coupe Cup 380 3.5 V6 · Stage 1 vs Lotus Exige III S Coupe Cup 380 3.5 V6 - car comparison - FastVsFaster