Lotus has pulled off the wraps on two new versions of the Exige: the V6 Cup and the V6 Cup R. Based on the Exige S, the V6 Cup is built to be a dual-purpose street and track machine.
The 0-60 dash should take just under 3.8 seconds thanks to a full 345 horsepower from a supercharged 3.5-litre V6 engine, which is a lot by Lotus standards. With all that power the V6 Cup should be an absolute riot to drive, and with a full FIA-approved roll cage, fire extinguisher and six-point race harnesses on board, it’s plenty safe, too. Two-way adjustable dampers are standard, as are AP Racing four-piston calipers on all four corners.
The V6 Cup R, meanwhile, is both lighter and offers more horsepower than the standard V6 Cup. The same blown V6 dishes out 366 horsepower in R trim, and the whole contraption tips the scales at 1040kgs.
A lightweight battery, track-spec tow loops and quick-release engine cover help separate the Cup R from its more civil sibling, as do performance brake pads and track focused oil and water cooling systems.
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