With the approach of major sporting events of late spring and summer ones, Lotus brings to market the Exige S LF1 which was presented in March at the Geneva Motor Show. The new Exige S LF1 will be marketed to 81 copies.
The number 81 corresponds to 81 victories manufacturer F1 grand prix. The first from 1960 to Monaco with Stirling Moss at the wheel and the 81st back to the year 2013 is to the credit of Kimi Raikkonen at the Australian GP. LF1 with this version of the Exige S performance, the British manufacturer commemorates again tribute to his sporting history.
The Lotus Exige S LF1 is adorned with a black and gold livery associated with red accents central stripping front hood, roof, spoiler below). This appearance also recalls the colors JPS 70 to 80 and those of the Lotus E22 F1 recent seasons. LF1 a golden logo is affixed to the back of the Lotus.
English sportswoman team with Race Pack including Pirelli P-Zero Trofeo mounted on gilded in 17-inch front wheels and 18 inch rear, specific brakes with red calipers. 3.5 L Dohc and V6 VVT-i V6 engine compressor Harrop HTV 1320 Eaton TVS technology enjoys a slightly modified for more sportiness mapping. The engine still develops 350 hp at 7000 rev / min and 400 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm. This engine is mated to a standard 6-speed manual and a differential charge to better distribute power and torque. For details, the engine also benefits from a numbered plate.
Inside, we find the black and gold accents on the body and door panels sport seats with embroidered Team Lotus F1 entry in the middle of this tissue in the middle records of bucket seats. Presses on leather heads are about had embroidered with the Lotus logo. Air conditioning is standard on this English sport. Each car will be entitled to the inevitable number plate and its specific set of black floor mats embroidered in gold thread. Only three options are available online:
- Convenience-Pack: € 404 TTC
- Heated Seats: € 404 TTC
- Parking sensors: € 404 TTC
In addition and without extra charge, the 81 buyers will be entitled to full of goodies Lotus. Accessories and gadgets that pack includes: helmet Romain Grosjean across half a door key Lotus F1, Lotus F1 USB key, an entry for 2 persons at the Lotus factory in Hethel, an entry for 2 Individuals with Lotus F1 factory in Enstone, a LF1 Membership card that entitles you to 20% discount on products and Lotus Cars 10% on related products Lotus F1 Team Replica.
This sporty 350 hp and 1175 kg boasts a max speed 275 km / h and an exercise of the 0 -100 km / h in just 4.0 folded seconds.
The car is already available for sale in the UK and the European Union but it will not be offered on the U.S. market. The selling price is € 65,500 or € 78,600 excl VAT in France.
Source : Lotus.