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2006 Lotus Exige Base Coupe

Base Coupe

$50,990 MSRP
1.8l I-4
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
4.8 sec

0-60 mph

13.4 sec

@ 101 mph

Horsepower • Torque
190 hp

Power

138 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
2,015 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2006

Make:

Lotus

Model:

Exige

Trim:

Base Coupe

Style:

Base Coupe

Base Price:

$50,990

Drive:

Rear-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

2,015 lbs

Length:

149.5 in.

Width:

68 in.

Height:

45.6 in.

Wheelbase:

90.5 in.

MPG:

24 city / 29 hwy

Fuel:

10.6 gal. / 286 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

190 hp @ 7,800 rpm

Torque:

138 ft-lbs @ 6,800 rpm

Engine:

1.8l I-4

Displacement:

1.8 liters

Compression Ratio:

11.50 to 1

Valves:

16

Engine Config:

Mid

Redline:

8,600 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

4.75 sec

0-60 mph:

5.04 sec

0-100 mph:

13.18 sec

60-130 mph:

20.34 sec

100-150 mph:

39.78 sec

Top Speed:

152 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

8.61 sec @ 81.3 mph

¼ mile:

13.43 sec @ 101.4 mph

½ mile:

21.32 sec @ 122.2 mph

1 mile:

34.74 sec @ 142.5 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P195/50WR16

Rear Tires:

P225/45WR17

Tire Compound:

Performance

Transmission:

6-speed Manual

Final Drive:

4.53

Gear Ratios

1: 3.12

2: 2.05

3: 1.48

4: 1.17

5: 0.92

6: 0.82

R: 3.25

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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