
Lotus Exige III S Coupe
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Lotus Exige III S Coupe

Lotus Exige III S Coupe

Lotus Exige III S Coupe

Lotus Exige III S Coupe
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| Model | LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 3)497 hp | LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 2)438 hp | LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 1)399 hp | LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6350 hp |
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| Power | 497hp371kW+147 hp | 438hp326kW+88 hp | 399hp298kW+49 hp | 350hp261kW |
| Torque | 580Nm428lb-ft+180 Nm | 512Nm378lb-ft+112 Nm | 464Nm342lb-ft+64 Nm | 400Nm295lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,161kg2,560lb | 1,161kg2,560lb | 1,161kg2,560lb | 1,161kg2,560lb |
| Top speed | 315 km/h 196 mph | 304 km/h 189 mph | 296 km/h 184 mph | 274 km/h 170 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 37.3s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph-7.9 s Calculated | 41.1s99% target: 301 km/h / 187 mph-4.1 s Calculated | 43.8s99% target: 293 km/h / 182 mph-1.4 s Calculated | 45.2s99% target: 271 km/h / 169 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.2s-0.8 s | 3.5s-0.5 s | 3.7s-0.3 s | 4.0s |
| 0-200 km/h | 8.4s-3.8 s Calculated | 9.5s-2.7 s Calculated | 10.3s-1.8 s Calculated | 12.1s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 3.1s-0.7 s Calculated | 3.3s-0.5 s Calculated | 3.5s-0.3 s Calculated | 3.8s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK | 10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK | 10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK | 10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK | 14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK | 14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK | 14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK | 7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK | 7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK | 7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 10.6s-1.3 s Calculated | 11.0s-0.8 s Calculated | 11.4s-0.5 s Calculated | 11.9s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 428hp/t319kW/t194hp/1000 lb Calculated | 377hp/t281kW/t171hp/1000 lb Calculated | 344hp/t256kW/t156hp/1000 lb Calculated | 301hp/t225kW/t137hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 500Nm/t334lb-ft/ton Calculated | 441Nm/t295lb-ft/ton Calculated | 400Nm/t267lb-ft/ton Calculated | 345Nm/t231lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 396km246mi Calculated | 396km246mi Calculated | 396km246mi Calculated | 396km246mi Calculated |
| Length | 4,084mm161in | 4,084mm161in | 4,084mm161in | 4,084mm161in |
| Width | 1,802mm71in | 1,802mm71in | 1,802mm71in | 1,802mm71in |
| Height | 1,129mm44in | 1,129mm44in | 1,129mm44in | 1,129mm44in |
| Wheelbase | 2,370mm93in | 2,370mm93in | 2,370mm93in | 2,370mm93in |
| Doors | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel tank | 40L | 40L | 40L | 40L |
| CO2 emissions | 235g/km | 235g/km | 235g/km | 235g/km |
Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 3)497 hp | 7,000 rpm | 4,500 rpm | 7,250 rpm |
| LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 2)438 hp | 7,000 rpm | 4,500 rpm | 7,250 rpm |
| LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 1)399 hp | 7,000 rpm | 4,500 rpm | 7,250 rpm |
| LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6350 hp | 7,000 rpm | 4,500 rpm | 7,250 rpm |
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 3)497 hp | LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 2)438 hp | LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 1)399 hp | LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6350 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.1 s | 3.3 s | 3.5 s | 3.8 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.2 s | 3.5 s | 3.7 s | 4.0 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 8.4 s | 9.5 s | 10.3 s | 12.1 s |
| Top speed | 315 km/h 196 mph | 304 km/h 189 mph | 296 km/h 184 mph | 274 km/h 170 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||||
60 ft 18 m | 2.0 s | 2.0 s | 2.0 s | 2.1 s |
330 ft 101 m | 4.8 s | 5.0 s | 5.1 s | 5.3 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.1 s | 7.4 s | 7.5 s | 7.8 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.0 s | 9.4 s | 9.6 s | 10.0 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 10.6 s | 11.0 s | 11.4 s | 11.9 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 228 km/h 141 mph | 217 km/h 135 mph | 210 km/h 130 mph | 198 km/h 123 mph |
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 3)497 hp | 497 hp 371 kW |
| LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 2)438 hp | 438 hp 326 kW |
| LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 1)399 hp | 399 hp 298 kW |
| LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6350 hp | 350 hp 261 kW |
Lotus Exige III S Coupe S 3.5 V6 (Stage 3) 497 hp has 147 hp more than Lotus Exige III S Coupe S 3.5 V6 350 hp.
The biggest power difference is between Lotus Exige III S Coupe S 3.5 V6 350 hp and Lotus Exige III S Coupe S 3.5 V6 (Stage 3) 497 hp: 147 hp (110 kW).
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
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| LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 3)497 hp | 580 Nm 428 lb-ft |
| LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 2)438 hp | 512 Nm 378 lb-ft |
| LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 1)399 hp | 464 Nm 342 lb-ft |
| LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6350 hp | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft |
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 3)497 hp | 1,161 kg 2,560 lb |
| LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 2)438 hp | 1,161 kg 2,560 lb |
| LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 1)399 hp | 1,161 kg 2,560 lb |
| LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6350 hp | 1,161 kg 2,560 lb |
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 3)497 hp | 315 km/h 196 mph |
| LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 2)438 hp | 304 km/h 189 mph |
| LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 1)399 hp | 296 km/h 184 mph |
| LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6350 hp | 274 km/h 170 mph |
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
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| LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 3)497 hp | 3.2 s |
| LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 2)438 hp | 3.5 s |
| LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 1)399 hp | 3.7 s |
| LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6350 hp | 4.0 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Exige III S Coupe S 3.5 V6 (Stage 3) 497 hp and Lotus Exige III S Coupe S 3.5 V6 350 hp: 0.8 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are Lotus Exige III S Coupe S 3.5 V6 (Stage 2) 438 hp and Lotus Exige III S Coupe S 3.5 V6 (Stage 1) 399 hp, separated by only 0.2 s.
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
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| LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 3)497 hp | 10.1 L/100 km 23.3 mpg US 28.0 mpg UK |
| LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 2)438 hp | 10.1 L/100 km 23.3 mpg US 28.0 mpg UK |
| LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 1)399 hp | 10.1 L/100 km 23.3 mpg US 28.0 mpg UK |
| LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6350 hp | 10.1 L/100 km 23.3 mpg US 28.0 mpg UK |
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
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| LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 3)497 hp | 428 hp/t 319 kW/t 2.3 kg/hp |
| LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 2)438 hp | 377 hp/t 281 kW/t 2.7 kg/hp |
| LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 1)399 hp | 344 hp/t 256 kW/t 2.9 kg/hp |
| LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6350 hp | 301 hp/t 225 kW/t 3.3 kg/hp |
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
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| LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 3)497 hp | 396 km 246 mi |
| LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 2)438 hp | 396 km 246 mi |
| LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 1)399 hp | 396 km 246 mi |
| LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6350 hp | 396 km 246 mi |
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 3)497 hp | 497 hp 371 kW | 3.2 s | 315 km/h 196 mph |
| LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 2)438 hp | 438 hp 326 kW | 3.5 s | 304 km/h 189 mph |
| LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 1)399 hp | 399 hp 298 kW | 3.7 s | 296 km/h 184 mph |
| LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6350 hp | 350 hp 261 kW | 4.0 s | 274 km/h 170 mph |
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 3)497 hp |
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| LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 2)438 hp |
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| LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 1)399 hp |
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| LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6350 hp |
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Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 3)497 hp |
| 10.1 L/100 km 23.3 mpg US 28.0 mpg UK | ||||||
| LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 2)438 hp |
| 10.1 L/100 km 23.3 mpg US 28.0 mpg UK | ||||||
| LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 1)399 hp |
| 10.1 L/100 km 23.3 mpg US 28.0 mpg UK | ||||||
| LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6350 hp |
| 10.1 L/100 km 23.3 mpg US 28.0 mpg UK | ||||||
Lotus Exige III S Coupe S 3.5 V6 (Stage 3) 497 hp is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.
Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 3)497 hp | 10.1 L/100 km 23.3 mpg US 28.0 mpg UK | 3.2 s |
| LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 2)438 hp | 10.1 L/100 km 23.3 mpg US 28.0 mpg UK | 3.5 s |
| LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 1)399 hp | 10.1 L/100 km 23.3 mpg US 28.0 mpg UK | 3.7 s |
| LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6350 hp | 10.1 L/100 km 23.3 mpg US 28.0 mpg UK | 4.0 s |
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 3)497 hp | 428 hp/t 319 kW/t 2.3 kg/hp | 10.1 L/100 km 23.3 mpg US 28.0 mpg UK |
| LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 2)438 hp | 377 hp/t 281 kW/t 2.7 kg/hp | 10.1 L/100 km 23.3 mpg US 28.0 mpg UK |
| LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 1)399 hp | 344 hp/t 256 kW/t 2.9 kg/hp | 10.1 L/100 km 23.3 mpg US 28.0 mpg UK |
| LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6350 hp | 301 hp/t 225 kW/t 3.3 kg/hp | 10.1 L/100 km 23.3 mpg US 28.0 mpg UK |
| Vehicle | LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 3)497 hp | LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 2)438 hp | LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6 (Stage 1)399 hp | LotusExige III S CoupeS 3.5 V6350 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 497 hp 371 kW | 438 hp 326 kW | 399 hp 298 kW | 350 hp 261 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 580 Nm 428 lb-ft | 512 Nm 378 lb-ft | 464 Nm 342 lb-ft | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.2 s | 3.5 s | 3.7 s | 4.0 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 315 km/h 196 mph | 304 km/h 189 mph | 296 km/h 184 mph | 274 km/h 170 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,161 kg 2,560 lb | 1,161 kg 2,560 lb | 1,161 kg 2,560 lb | 1,161 kg 2,560 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 10.1 L/100 km 23.3 mpg US 28.0 mpg UK | 10.1 L/100 km 23.3 mpg US 28.0 mpg UK | 10.1 L/100 km 23.3 mpg US 28.0 mpg UK | 10.1 L/100 km 23.3 mpg US 28.0 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 396 km 246 mi | 396 km 246 mi | 396 km 246 mi | 396 km 246 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 235 g/km | 235 g/km | 235 g/km | 235 g/km | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 428 hp/t 319 kW/t 2.3 kg/hp | 377 hp/t 281 kW/t 2.7 kg/hp | 344 hp/t 256 kW/t 2.9 kg/hp | 301 hp/t 225 kW/t 3.3 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
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| Vehicle | Lotus Exige III S Coupe S 3.5 V6 (Stage 3) 497 hp | Lotus Exige III S Coupe S 3.5 V6 (Stage 2) 438 hp | Lotus Exige III S Coupe S 3.5 V6 (Stage 1) 399 hp | Lotus Exige III S Coupe S 3.5 V6 350 hp |
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| Consumption | 10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK | 10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK | 10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK | 10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 17.68 LC100 km | 17.68 LC100 km | 17.68 LC100 km | 17.68 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 28.45 LC100 mi | 28.45 LC100 mi | 28.45 LC100 mi | 28.45 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal | 1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal | 1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal | 1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,651 LC/year | 2,651 LC/year | 2,651 LC/year | 2,651 LC/year |
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