2017 Lotus Exige Sport 350 Redesign Exterior Interior

2017 Lotus Exige Sport 350 Redesign Exterior Interior

2017 Lotus Exige Sport 350 Redesign Exterior Interior - Lotus seems to make a decent comeback today. 2016 Geneva Motor Show to see the car debut performance open-top, lightweight version of the Exige Coupe, which itself debuted near the end of 2015.

Exige Sport 350 Lotus Roadster takes the theme 'to the fullest. Although it has a removable top - something that usually gain weight - the Exige Sport 350 Roadster is a full 88 pounds lighter than the coupe thanks to a bevy of mild partner add-ons. The list includes more lightweight, forged alloy wheels, cross-drilled and vented brake rotors two pieces, and kill the carbon fiber body panels. Now the rear hatch, side air intakes, chairs, and front access panels made of carbon fiber. Even the battery has been replaced by Lithium-ion unit that weighs less.

2017 Lotus Exige Sport 350 Redesign Exterior Interior

"We achieved so much when developing the Exige Sport 350, reduce weight and make it more sharp and focused," said Jean-Marc Gales, CEO of Group Lotus plc. "The Exige Sport 350 Roadster takes this yet further. Once again we've been able to cut weight to produce something that should be on the wish list of every sports car fan."

Lotus Exige has not messed with the powertrain's, save for a new six-speed manual transmission that is said to provide better temporary shift, of course, cut weight. For those who want some legacy injected, Lotus offers a slim package that adds optional sport seats and door panels covered in classic Lotus colors.

Exterior

This Exige seen no drastic change in the transformation to a roadster. Obviously the top of the roof can be removed, allowing for open-road experience, but on the contrary, Exige Roadster Spot 350 looks largely the same as the 350 Sport Coupe. There are some differences, however. Especially is the design of the rear wing. Roadster no longer has a bottom fin-connect at the end of each wing.

2017 Lotus Exige Sport 350 Redesign Exterior Interior

In addition, the Exige is a beautiful car. Its sloping front hood lights, LED-studded, large vents, swooping rear flanks and rear lights are inspired old school eye candy makes a fantastic car.

Optionally, customers can choose Carbon Aero Pack. Like a car seen in the photographs, aero package including front splitter, rear wing that is unique, and a rear diffuser - all made of carbon fiber.

Interior

Lightweighting efforts to bring to the interior. Support chairs and a shell made of carbon fiber, while the center console shifter manual transmission organize enhanced by the relationship exposed. Shifter said not only make the shift better, but also add racing flair to the cabin. Other standard interior includes cloth seats with either red or yellow color theme. Customers can opt for leather or Alcantara as well. But after seeing the yellow-stripped chair in accordance with the yellow exterior, it will be difficult to pass such a fantastic use of color. Red should be equally attractive.

2017 Lotus Exige Sport 350 Redesign Exterior Interior

Otherwise, this Exige cabin is a wonderful place to sit. Three-spoke steering wheel, gauge cluster is simple, and of course, that the manual transmission shifter to expose its relationship darn close to the artwork.

Drivetrain

Prefer not to change Roadster powertrain Exige Sport 350. It still uses the same Toyota Toyota -sourced, supercharged, 3.5-liter V-6. Mid-mounted engine produces a healthy 345 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox is standard or optional six-speed automatic with manual shift function.

2017 Lotus Exige Sport 350 Redesign Exterior Interior

Thanks to the 88-pound weight loss, Exige Sport 350 Roadster is 0.2 seconds quicker to 60 mph than its coupe counterpart. That puts it hit the benchmark in 3.7 seconds. Top speed is listed at 150 mph.

Price

2017 Lotus Exige Sport 350 Redesign Exterior Interior

The price for the Exige Sport 350 Roadster starts at € 62,185, or $ 67,400 at current exchange rates. That's actually not a terrible problem, given the nature of the track-focused cars. Then again, the convenience comes second, at best. Even the air conditioning is an option.