1999 Lotus Exige specifications

1999 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) 1476 mm 58.1 inches
Length 3761 mm 148.1 inches
Width 1730 mm 68.1 inches
Height 1201 mm 47.3 inches
Ground clearance 160 mm 6.3 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.64
Kerb weight 785 kg 1731 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 36.4 litres 8 [9.6] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Rover
Engine code K-Series
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.8 litre
1796 cc
(109.599 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 80 × 89.3 mm
3.15 × 3.52 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.9
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
183 PS (180 bhp) (134 kW)
at 7800 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
172 Nm (127 ft·lb) (17.5 kgm)
at 6750 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
74.7 kW/litre
101.6 ps/litre
100.2 bhp/litre
1.64 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
95.77 Nm/litre
1.16 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1203.5 kPa (174.5 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)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
232.49 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.23 PS/kg
170.99 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.17 kW/kg
229.3 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.23 bhp/kg
0.1 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
5.85 kg/kW
9.77 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 rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.DW.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.DW.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.85
Final drive ratio 4.20
general
Carfolio.com ID77440
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 15.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1999 Lotus Exige added 2001-03-13.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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