2003 Lotus Exige specifications

2003 Lotus Exige data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2300 mm 90.6 inches
Track/tread (front) 1457 mm 57.4 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1507 mm 59.3 inches
Length 3797 mm 149.5 inches
Width 1727 mm 68 inches
Height 1159 mm 45.6 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.65
Kerb weight 916 kg 2019 lb
Weight distribution 37.1% front
fuel tank capacity 40 litres 8.8 [10.6] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.42
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Toyota
Engine code 2ZZ-GE
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.8 litre
1796 cc
(109.599 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 82 × 85 mm
3.23 × 3.35 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.96
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 190 PS (187 bhp) (139 kW)
at 7800 rpm
maximum torque 180 Nm (133 ft·lb) (18.4 kgm)
at 6800 rpm
Specific output 77.6 kW/litre
105.6 ps/litre
104.1 bhp/litre
1.71 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 100.22 Nm/litre
1.21 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 11.5:1
Fuel system EFi
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1259.4 kPa (182.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 449 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 4.2 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) 14.3 s
Standing quarter-mile 14 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 237 km/h (147 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
206.99 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.21 PS/kg
152.23 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 kW/kg
204.15 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.2 bhp/kg
0.09 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
6.57 kg/kW
10.97 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position mid
Engine layout transverse
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.DW.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.DW.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 195/50 R 16
Tyres rear 225/45 R 17
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 6 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.82
Final drive ratio 4.53
general
Carfolio.com ID114235
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 16.7
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2003 Lotus Exige added 2003-10-11.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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