Official: 2015 Lotus Exige S Club Racer

Just after the special Lotus Elise S 20th Anniversary Special Edition was launched, the brand new 2015 Lotus Exige S Club Racer has been reduced.

Compared to the ‘regular’ Lotus Exige S, the Exige S Club Racer is 15 kg lighter. Weight has been saved with the installation of a lightweight battery, lightened centre console, lighter doors as well as new sports seats. Additionally, three new driving modes are available; Drive, Sport and Racer with each selected through a dedicated switch. The different modes translate to different traction slip thresholds with Sport and Race settings also sharpening throttle response.

Powering the Lotus Exige S Club Racer is the same engine as all other Exige S models. That means it is a 3.5-litre supercharged V6 engine capable of sending the British sports car to 100 km/h in 4.0 seconds flat as well as a top speed of 274 km/h. Three key aerodynamic modifications which separate the Exige S Club Racer from other Lotus models are its large rear wing, prominent front splitter and flat underside.

Discussing the car, Lotus chief executive Jean-Marc Gales said “Factoring the Club Racer ethos into the Exige enhances the track-focussed potential of this important model. It encompasses our legendary benchmark in handling, with lightweight and efficient construction and that we will always put a peerless and pure driving experience first.”

The 2015 Lotus Exige S Club Racer has been priced at 56,900 pounds which is 2400 pounds more than the standard Exige S.

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“Club Racer ethos applied to searingly quick Exige S
Weight reduced by 15 kg
Lotus benchmarks for handling and pure driving experience
Applying the Lotus refined Club Racer principles to the already stunning Exige S results in the most inspiring version of an already class-leading sports car.

The Exige S is a model that already excels, thanks to its lightweight aluminium chassis-tub and aerodynamically enhanced composite bodywork. Its 3.5-litre supercharged V6 engine delivers exciting performance, benchmark handling and a pure driving experience combined with a 4.0 seconds 0-62mph (0-100km/h) acceleration time and a top speed of 274 km/h (170 mph).

Jean-Marc Gales, CEO of Group Lotus plc, expressed his enthusiasm for the new model: “Factoring the Club Racer ethos into the Exige enhances the track-focussed potential of this important model. It encompasses our legendary benchmark in handling, with lightweight and efficient construction and that we will always put a peerless and pure driving experience first.”

The new Exige S Club Racer occupies an important niche within the Exige range and arrives hot on the heels of the Elise 220 Cup and the forthcoming Evora 400, unveiled recently at the Geneva Motor Show.

Available only as a coupe model, the car possesses 42 kg of aerodynamic downforce at 100 mph (160 km/h), thanks to the front splitter, rear wing and flat underside, all contributing to its phenomenal performance and handling balance.

At 1161 kg, it is lighter by 15 kg compared to the Exige S, because of its new lightweight battery,lightweight centre console in body colour, lighter doors and lightweight sports seats in leather or Alcantara with colour coded stitching. Traction slip thresholds (‘Drive‘, ‘Sport’ and ‘Race’ settings) allowing the driver enhanced vehicle control before intervention is required can be altered via a driver-selectable switch which is now fitted as standard. Both ‘Sport’ and ‘Race’ settings increase throttle responsiveness.

The Exige S Club Racer is available in Metallic White, Exige Orange, Metallic Yellow and Matt Black (option). The front splitter, rear wing, front access panel, roof panel, wing mirrors and rear transom are in matt black. Club Racer decals inside on the dashboard and seats and outside above the side indicator identify this latest special addition to the Exige range.

All this additional equipment amounts to £4,500 worth of extra value, for only £2,400 more than the standard Exige S (£54,500).

The Lotus Exige S Club Racer is on sale now with an MSRP of £56,900. For other currency prices, please contact the Lotus press office. Orders can be placed now.

Specifications:

Each Lotus Exige S Club Racer will have the following as standard:

* Body coloured light weight centre console

* Leather, or Alcantara (no cost), lighter sports seat trim option

* Colour-coded stitching on seats and door cards

* Colour-coded seat hoops

* Sports steering wheel

* ‘Drive‘, ‘Sport’ and ‘Race’ settings for Traction slip thresholds

* Lightweight battery

* Matt Black distinguishing exterior trim pack

* A choice of four exterior colours – Exige Orange, Metallic White, Metallic Yellow, Matt Black (option)

* ‘Exige S CR’ decals externally and on dashboard stereo blanking-plate

Options

Air Conditioning £1,250

CD/Radio and USB Connection and NVH Pack £1,200

Matt Black Paint £2,000

Lightweight Two-Piece Brakes £1,850

Fuel consumption for Exige S Club Racer:

Urban 19.5 mpg – 14.5 litres / 100 km. Extra urban 37.2 mpg – 7.6 litres / 100 km.

Combined – 28.0 mpg – 10.1 litres / 100 km. CO2 emissions 235 g CO2 / km.”

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