Lotus 2007 Exige S Named by Robb Report
Magazine as 'CAR of the YEAR' Finalist ATLANTA
--(Business Wire)-- Feb. 2, 2007 LOTUS CARS
USA, INC. announced today that the LOTUS EXIGE S was named one of
twelve finalists for Robb Report Magazine's prestigious CAR OF THE
YEAR award.
The current February 2007 issue of Robb Report, which features
all twelve world-class contenders, named the new 2007 Lotus Exige S
as a car that "restores purity to motoring, and adds a dash of
cayenne to it." The $57,000 (MSRP) Exige S shared company with the
$311,000 (est.
MSRP) Lamborghini Murcielago LP640, the $92,500 (MSRP) Jaguar XKR
Convertible, and the $1,340,000 (MSRP) Bugatti Veyron 16.4 supercar,
among other award standouts.
"Each year we select only a handful of significant new cars to
compete in the Robb Report Car of the Year, so all of the
contestants are assured to be in good company," said Gregory
Anderson, Robb Report Senior Automotive Editor. "This year, the
Lotus Exige S proved that while it may not be the ideal car for
everybody, drivers who want to maximize their motoring pleasure
involved in getting from point A to point B need look no further."
About the 2007 Lotus Exige S
Weighing just 2,077 pounds, the Exige S sprints to 60 mph in a
blistering 4.1 seconds, nearly a full second faster than the already
quick standard Exige and the 100 mph barrier sails by in just 11
seconds. Despite its supercar-like acceleration and 148 mph top
speed, fuel economy is a rather un-supercar-like 25 mpg combined
(est.) thanks in part to the close-ratio six-speed aluminum gearbox
and Lotus T4e Engine Control System which includes variable-rpm cam
switching for the first time.
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The addition of an intercooled supercharger to the 1.8 liter
engine has raised the horsepower 15 percent, to 220 hp from 190, and
torque 19 percent, to 158 lb. ft. from 133, from the standard Exige.
Perhaps more importantly with 80 percent of the peak torque
available from just over 2,000 rpm the engine has impressive
flexibility making the car more relaxed yet instantly responsive
with astonishing performance at virtually any rpm.
The 2007 Lotus Exige S has a base MSRP of $59,890.
About Lotus Cars USA:
Lotus Cars USA, Inc. is a subsidiary of Group Lotus plc,
(
http://www.grouplotus.com)
and the distributor of Lotus vehicles in both the United States and
Canada. With 50 dealers in the USA and 3 dealers in Canada, Lotus
offers two high-performance models: the world-renowned Elise and
more aggressive Exige S.
Considered the world's best-known British performance brand,
Lotus has long been a perennial racing champion, automotive
innovator, and even the choice vehicle for James Bond.
The Lotus Engineering Company pioneered numerous automotive
systems and components, and has been behind the design and
construction of some of the most successful cars in history. As the
world's premier automotive consultancy, Lotus operates engineering
centers in Asia, North America and Europe.
Lotus is one of only two OEMs that designs, develops,
manufactures and markets its own products, as well as offering this
full range of expert services to third parties. This gives Lotus a
highly respected premium position in today's automotive industry.
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