It's initially an Exige version is provided with a factoryfitted soft-top roof, one that's generally lightweight and simple to hold and defeat.

In true Lotus manner the well tuned suspension delivers a responsive ride and sublimely agile management, as the supercharged 3.5 V6 engine with racederived systems delivers breathtaking performance.

Using a weight of just under 1100 kg, that is truly one of the lightest sixcylinder roadsters in the marketplace by some margin.

Outside, it is really a great balance of beauty as well as the animal. The droptop provides extrovert design for the Exige's already muscular contours, at once it's an elegant machine which retains its clenched fist under wraps.

The Roadster has a sixspeed manual gearbox, but will likewise be available with Lotus' Serial Precision Change (SPS), a paddle-controlled automatic manual transmission, making life more relaxed within town and more F1like if it is let-off the leash. The SPS gearbox signifies the motorist never needs to have their hands-off the wheel, it stops mistakes during shifting, which is lighter and much more compact when compared to a regular torqueconverter transmission.

The vehicle includes two suspension configurations. There is the conventional setting for an effective driving experience suited to public roads; and an elective setting within the Race Pack for greatest efficiency, created for monitor use. If the vehicle is really in Race mode the launch-control program could be activated.

Inside, the automobile is really a lesson in functionality and fashionable minimalism. The client can define a relaxation improved plush inside or choose a more stripped-down, sporty alternative.

The automobile has been invented for the chief markets for example Asia and Europe. The Lotus Exige S Roadster won't be accessible for the U.S marketplace.

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