The piece focused approved-for-the-road Model Year 2010 Lotus Exige Cup 260 is clues design and technical innovations from Lotus Exige GT3 racing and combines with class leading emissions of just 199 g / km of CO2 and exciting performance of 0 -100 km / h in just 4.1 seconds.
Photos: 2010 Lotus Exige Cup 260 -
• Extensive use of carbon fiber
• Lightweight Wheels Motorsport
• 2-way adjustable Ohlins dampers
• the rigidity of the rear frame increased by 30%
If there is a street-legal Lotus that really lives up to the founder Colin Chapman "simplify and add lightness" mantra, is the Exige. And the new 2010 Exige Cup 260 is Chapman's mantra to a new extreme.
Since 2010 already hardcore Exige S, Lotus engineers have gone through and replaced the body panels over aluminum with carbon fiber parts. On top of that, which has gone through and stripped the equipment deemed unnecessary, including carpets, fenders, battery covers, the inside rear view mirror (practically rendered useless by microscopic rear window), and the sun visors. These parts are absent, along with a special battery motor and wheels extremely light, allows the new Exige Cup 260 to tip the scales at 1958 pounds - 84 less than a standard Exige S.
With 260 hp, the Exige Cup 260 is not extremely powerful, but his lithe body that allows it to sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 4.0 seconds blisters. This is impressive, considering a stock Exige S - with the same supercharged 1.8-liter I-4 - does the same run in 4.5 seconds.
Those who are interested in using the Lotus as a small car track days, will be welcome revisions made to launch the Exige and optional traction control system. Originally developed for the Exige GT3 racing car, the systems can be fully programmed for the sake of driving, allowing an excellent grip in a variety of situations. Lotus has also added an adjustable front anti-roll bar and two-way Ohlins adjustable dampers to the Exige Cup 260, favoring the selection process for the car in different tracks.
Even though the Exige Cup 260 may sound like a hardcore runner, actually street legal here and in Europe. Lotus did not specify when the car arrives in the States, but prices are expected to hover around the $ 80,000 mark when it does.
Photos: 2010 Lotus Exige Cup 260
The Lotus Exige Cup has developed a cult following and a dedicated fan base after the first Lotus Exige Cup 240 is opened in 2006. Over the last four years the model several hundred Exige Cup cars have been sold, or specifically for track and road race or a pure driving experience in the course. The latest Exige Cup 260, with 260 PS, take the 38 kg weight saving model introduced in recent years, combines it with the extended body and aerodynamic improvements and revisions introduced on the Exige 2010 to March 2009 and tops out with new components and technologies to produce the Exige still more concentrated and pure.
Photos: 2010 Lotus Exige Cup 260
Roger Becker, Director of Vehicle Engineering for Lotus says: "The Lotus Exige Cup 260 is the embodiment of the Lotus brand philosophy of performance through light weight. Colin Chapman, Lotus founder, once said," Adding power makes you faster straight line, subtracting weight you faster everywhere "and the Exige Cup 260 turns of all this, being one of the most exciting sports cars, focused and pure on the road today.
Photos: 2010 Lotus Exige Cup 260
The 2010 Model Year Exige Cup 260 is approved for road use in Europe and key markets in Asia and North America - a must have for many race competition programs where a road legal car has to be inserted. The Lotus Exige Cup 260 is also eligible to compete in the race for Lotus Cup Europe series, organized and managed by LoTRDC.
The 2010 Model Year Exige Cup 260 gets its design and aerodynamic modifications on the Exige S introduced earlier this year to improve the appearance and improve aerodynamic performance.
Photos: 2010 Lotus Exige Cup 260
The light rope unpainted carbon composite rear wing is based on the design of the road Exige GT3 concept car shown at Geneva in 2007. Compared to the 2009 Model Year Exige Cup 260 tailgate mounted wings, is 181 mm wide and mounted 46 mm and 61 mm higher and further behind. E 'connected to the rear clam shell rear end plates through which not only increases the rigidity of the whole structure, but also ensures that the greatest amount of air flow with the passage of possible over the rear wing. This careful management of the air flow increases stability, reduces the resistance and, above all, maintains the impressive figures of 42 kg of downforce at 160 km / h.
The redesigned front includes a larger, more angular air intake to help funnel more air through the radiator to improve engine efficiency. The front wheels on both sides of the main diaphragm, two larger vents increase airflow for cooling of twins. horizontal fins, lightweight carbon fiber bisect these oil cooler air intake to stabilize the air flow to further increase the cooling efficiency.
Mounted under the three air intakes and a new aerodynamic splitter for the 2010 Model Year Exige. Made of lightweight carbon composite rope, the splitter is extended to wrap the entire front and side chiseled lips are raised to divert the air around the tires to reduce drag.
Stiffness of the rear frame is increased by 30%
The Exige Cup 260 is now an evolution of the rear diffuser and cutting structural panel based on a version developed for the Exige GT3 racing car, which increases the lateral stiffness of the rear frame 30%, strengthening its grip.
The rear diffuser and structural panel shear connecting the subframe to the main frame to give greatly increased lateral stiffness for the points of pick-up rear suspension subframe, resulting in better control of tire contact area.
This rigidity is most applicable to those drivers who compete or take part in track days with slick tires that can also be fitted to the Exige Cup 260.
Two-way adjustable Ohlins dampers are now standard, adding even more personalization features of the guide so that the driver can tune the Exige Cup 260 to their driving style and road or track conditions.
A redesigned front and new large, rear spoiler, which not only reduces resistance, but also gives a more muscular look at improving the slight shrink-wrapped the entire car.
Photos: 2010 Lotus Exige Cup 260
Like the 2010 model year Lotus Exige S, the model 2010 Year Exige Cup 260 exploits the Lotus philosophy of using weight reduction to increase performance and reduce emissions. Fuel economy is impressive with an official European combined cycle figure of 8.5 liters per 100 km (reduced by 9.1 liters per 100 km (combined) for 2009 Model Year Exige Cup 260), a frugal 6.5 litres/100 km on the European Journal Extra Urban Cycle and just 199 g / km CO2 (compared to 216 g / km CO2 for 2009 Model Year Exige Cup 260). continuous technical improvements over the last year including a careful optimization entire vehicle sports car has allowed this to be even better for fuel economy and emissions.
Luke Bennett, director of operations for Lotus Cars says: "The best thing about the Lotus Exige Cup 260 is its performance on the track is spectacularly fast in a straight line and attack the corners with razor-sharp precision. With the lightness and the agility that you would expect from a Lotus and the almost telepathic feedback to the driver, the car produces a hard outrageously funny. "
The Exige Cup 260 follows this philosophy closely light. Taking the already lightweight Lotus Exige S, the weight saving program has looked at all areas of the car where components can be replaced with a lighter version (without pushing costs beyond the reach of the serious track day driver or Clubman racer) or where components can be completely removed without compromising the purity of the driving experience:
Carbon fiber (resulting in weight saving of 12kg): -
• Roof Panel
• FIA and HANS compliant Driver and Passenger *
• A piece of carbon fiber dashboard top panel
• tailgate
• Center of tunnel
• Front access panels
• Front Splitter (carbon Agreement)
• Side air intake ducts
• Rear spoiler (carbon Agreement)
(* The seats are FIA compliant when fitted in conjunction with fixed seat runners that are available as a track only dealer fit option).
Lightweight components (resulting in a further weight saving of 22kg): -
'Motorsport' Battery • Light
• Ultra-light five-spoke forged alloy
• Review the rear subframe with engine light coating
• Light weight fly wheel
• Lightweight composite bulkhead panel replaces rear window
• turbo League U-bend pipes
Removing some other non-essential equipment, such as the interior and boot carpets, front mudflaps, battery cover, interior mirror, sunvisors, rear tailgate gas strut, results in a further weight saving of 4 kg.
However, as an option should a customer desire, air conditioning and an interior noise reduction pack are available, along with the complete range of Lotus metallic, lifestyle and premium paint colors
The MY2010 Exige Cup 260 weighs only 890 kg, giving an impressive power to weight ratio of 288 hp / tonne (291 PS / tonne). But, of course, the power to weight alone does not a highly competitive race or track car, so in addition, the Exige Cup 260 is a formidable list of standard performance focused equipment, as follows: -
Lotus Launch Control and Lotus Traction Control - Recommended Add track to guide
Lotus Launch Control and Lotus Traction Control was originally developed for the Lotus Exige GT3 racing program
The launch control allows the driver to determine the number of laps they wish to use during a standing start. Having programmed that limit, then the driver takes his foot way down on the accelerator pedal and sidesteps the clutch pedal very fast for a departure from the line. The clutch damper cushions the severity of the clutch to transmission engagement to minimize the strain on the transmission. The launch control also keeps at bay until the shift to 10 kmh (6 mph), after which the traction control assumes its duties.
As with launch control, traction control of the amount needed can be made in the driver's seat and altered movement to meet the particular characteristics of angles. The amount of traction control can be varied in 30 increments from just 7 percent of the tires to slip completely inactive. The display shows the new instrument pack what degree of traction control is now in use.
Wheels and tires
All new Lotus Sport forged alloy wheels, designed to be as light as the world's original equipment wheels, weighs only 5.65 kg (front) and 7.75 kg (rear). These ultra lightweight wheels, to reduce unsprung weight and then further improve handling and contribute a weight saving of approximately 800 g over the already super light forged 2009 Model Year Exige Cup 260 wheels. The wheels are shod with Lotus specific LTS construction and compound Yokohama A048 tires † to maximize grip and achieve the ride and handling of September by Lotus engineers.
† For GCC states Yokohama A048 LTS tires are replaced with Toyo Proxes R888 tires.
Safety Equipment
Lotus Exige Cup 260 cars have the safety equipment expected of a racing car, with FIA and HANS compliant carbon fiber lightweight sports seats * normal 3-point "Webb Lock" harnesses (four or six-point harnesses for driver and passenger Seat belts are available for track use only).
(* The seats are FIA compliant when fitted in conjunction with fixed seat runners that are available as a track only dealer fit option).
A roll of high-strength steel rim is now fitted with a body colored Lotus Sport A-Frame as standard and the chassis is already pre-drilled to fit a full front roll cage - a simple dealer fit process involving just the removal of the roof panel for access prior to fitting. Completing the additional safety equipment is a FIA compliant electronic ignition kill switch with cockpit and external activation, and a FIA compliant plumbed electrically activated fire extinguisher system, again with cockpit switches and external.
Like all current Lotus cars, the Exige Cup 260 is built around a tub very strong extruded and bonded aluminum frame. Attached to the chassis is a sacrificial energy absorbing composite front structure designed to absorb crash energy in a crash.
Suspension
To meet the individual driving styles and road conditions, drivers will now be able to tune the Exige suspension with two-way Ohlins adjustable dampers (which have 60 and 22, the compression settings extension) and ride adjustment height to reduce the ride height from 130 mm to 120 mm. An adjustable front anti-roll bar allows customers to tailor the handling characteristics of the car to their needs.
As the Exige Cup 260 cars are equipped for track use, a double track control arm pair of cut is expected to meet the curb abuse expected during the races on the track or hard track day driving.
Brakes
The brake system includes large diameter 308 mm 2-piece perforated and ventilated discs front and 282 mm cross-drilled and ventilated discs at the rear, upgraded Pagid RS14 sports brake pads set into the brake calipers (AP Racing two piece radially mounted, 4-piston front and Brembo sliding at the rear), and stainless steel braided brake hoses - all linked to the proven Lotus track tuned servo-assisted four-channel ABS system that enhances braking performance and minimizes the distance arrest, without taking over from the skill of the driver.
Performance, fuel consumption and emissions
The Exige Cup 260 is one of the fastest car around a road circuit. The key to this incredible track performance is the aerodynamic package, which produces 42 kg of downforce at 160 km / grip h (100 mph) and increase in stability at high speeds. With a maximum speed of 245 kmh (152 mph) and a zero to 160 km / h (100 mph) in around 9.9 seconds, 0 to 100 km / h in about 4.1 seconds (0 to 60 mph in about 4 seconds), the MY2010 Exige Cup 260 is the perfect partner for the serious racer. The combined fuel consumption is 8.5 l/100km and the CO2 emissions 199 g / km.
Engine
The supercharged and intercooled engine in the Exige Cup 260 has a maximum power of 260 hp (257 hp) at 8000 rpm and a torque figure of 236 Nm (174 lbft) at 6000 rpm. This significant amount of power and torque now available together with the VVTL variable cam system ensures that the there is a smooth, linear power delivery at low revs up to maximum 8000 rpm (8500 rpm transient for 2 seconds). The Roots-type Eaton M62 compressor (with a sealed for life internal mechanism meaning that it does not require the use of engine oil) is run by the engine and has an integral bypass valve for part load operation. charge-air (air under pressure from the compressor) is cooled through an air-air intercooler (the air enters via the enhanced roof scoop) before being fed into the engine. All air supply was kept as short as possible with large diameter pipes to minimize restriction and the response of the throttle and maximize efficiency. Four high capacity injectors and a fuel pump add additional fuel increased acceleration or continuous driving at high speed - only on the track of course!
A lightweight flywheel is fitted (giving greater flexibility and response to change), a sports-type clutch plate and heavy clutch cover transfer the engine power and torque to the lightweight C64 six-speed gearbox (with an aluminum casing) - with the same perfectly spaced ratios as the Exige S. A differential torque-sensing limited slip is standard, with a plate type limited slip differential available as an option. A Accusump (engine oil accumulator unit) is included in the whole package as an oil reservoir back-up for extreme track use ensuring that, under these conditions, the engine oil pressure remains constant.
power supply is provided by a lightweight motorsport battery which saves a massive 5 kg of weight sitting behind the rear axle - again weight saving is not only the removal of mass but ensuring that this mass is removed where it most affects performance and handling.
Roof Scoop
The Lotus Sport Exige Cup 260 is a high flow, full-length carbon roof scoop as part of the roof panel, lightweight carbon, not only saves 4 kg but also ensures efficient cooling through the intercooler, which in turn allows the Exige Cup 260 to obtain a higher charge density in the cylinders to improve efficiency further.
Specification
The standard specification Lotus Exige Cup 260 is road legal within the European Union, and may be registered for road use.
The Exige Cup 260 is now available for sale in Europe. Individual recommended retail prices for some major European markets are listed below:
Recommended retail prices of road standard specification Lotus Exige Cup 260
United Kingdom (MSRP)
Recommended retail price (including VAT) is £ 45,000, (an additional £ 950 is charged on the cost of the road. These include delivery, PDI, first service, number plates, first registration fee, valet, 12 months Road Fund license and a full tank of fuel.
Recommended retail prices of road standard specification Lotus Exige Cup 260 for the following markets (MSRP) (including the delivery of transportation, local taxes and first service (but excluding registration, license plates and / or a full tank of fuel):
Belgium € 64.825
France, € 64.200, -
Italy € 64.900, -
Switzerland CHF 94.700, -
Recommended retail prices for the following markets (MSRP) (including local taxes (excluding transport, registration, license plates and / or a full tank of fuel):
Germany € 62.950, -
Recommended retail prices for the euro zone countries (MSRP) (excluding local taxes, transport, registration, license plates and / or a full tank of fuel):
Eurozone € 52.899, -
Warranty
The Lotus Exige Cup 260 will have a manufacturer's warranty Limited. The manufacturer's warranty will be void if the car has never been used for road or track with the tires racing "slicks" or equivalent. If the launch control system is used, the warranty on the powertrain component connected yet. The disc clutch and brake assembly are excluded from manufacturer warranty. The manufacturer's warranty will not apply to any vehicle that is subject to competition or contest use, including but not limited to runways or timed laps. Buyer's statutory rights are not affected.
European official combined cycle = 8.5 liters per 100 km (33.2 mpg)
Journal of the European extra urban cycle = 6.5 litres/100 km (43.5 mpg)
European official Urban Cycle = 11.9 litres/100 km (23.7 mpg)
199 g / km of CO2
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