New Exige V6
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Ron you can't see all Exige owners can't drive, simply beacuse they can afford a 50k car. I know some good, some bad, like a lot of cars. And 50k isn't far off the top whack for a current new Exige Cup, so it will be the same owner profile.
The Evora is very different to the Exige in terms of ownership prospects, so you can't say that's a natural progression. An Evora is a Cayaman type GT car and not something most would consider as a track car alternative to the Exige. Exige is a stripped out track toy. In fact, I think the Evora has a track warranty clause like the GTR, from memory.
Plus, given the amount of money the Exige owners (good and bad
) spend on modifying their cars (mostly unsucessfully!) Lotus clearly see there is a market for more power.
The Evora is very different to the Exige in terms of ownership prospects, so you can't say that's a natural progression. An Evora is a Cayaman type GT car and not something most would consider as a track car alternative to the Exige. Exige is a stripped out track toy. In fact, I think the Evora has a track warranty clause like the GTR, from memory.
Plus, given the amount of money the Exige owners (good and bad
) spend on modifying their cars (mostly unsucessfully!) Lotus clearly see there is a market for more power.I know cash is King and sales speak volumes, that's what any company wants to do. Still seems like a sell out to me.
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I see it as progress I think, Ron.
The only possible improved 4 they could have used imo is a K20, so the NA would be 220 and the SC about 280 or so, plus I think it's a touch lighter. But like I say, Honda is unlikely to go for the association with Lotus on their top engine. So the V6 at 40kg more is a great idea You can see it from their side: Exige is a really strong seller for them, current enigne is banned, already have license to use the V6, ok lets put a V6 in there and satisfy the demand for more poke. I don't agree with the city boy thing though, it's never been a city boy car. What will be interesting is the final weight. The car will have to grow a bit (although some disagree) to take the engine (it does fit as it is though) as it will need a wider track, as seen in the spy shots. But I wonder if they will go for a sub 1000kg target and really go to town on weight saving elsewhere. Like I say, this is probably only 40kg - 60 kg we are talking by the time it's fitted, and I think it's well within Lotus' skill base to shave that elsewhere.
The only thing I can possibly think that would take me from a semi on to a full rager, is if it has a sequential box. You would see me licking the window of the local Lotus dealer
The only possible improved 4 they could have used imo is a K20, so the NA would be 220 and the SC about 280 or so, plus I think it's a touch lighter. But like I say, Honda is unlikely to go for the association with Lotus on their top engine. So the V6 at 40kg more is a great idea
You can see it from their side: Exige is a really strong seller for them, current enigne is banned, already have license to use the V6, ok lets put a V6 in there and satisfy the demand for more poke. I don't agree with the city boy thing though, it's never been a city boy car. What will be interesting is the final weight. The car will have to grow a bit (although some disagree) to take the engine (it does fit as it is though) as it will need a wider track, as seen in the spy shots. But I wonder if they will go for a sub 1000kg target and really go to town on weight saving elsewhere. Like I say, this is probably only 40kg - 60 kg we are talking by the time it's fitted, and I think it's well within Lotus' skill base to shave that elsewhere.The only thing I can possibly think that would take me from a semi on to a full rager, is if it has a sequential box. You would see me licking the window of the local Lotus dealer
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Originally Posted by MB' timestamp='1312918090' post='20861842
Echo, good plan. Also some cheap S2 Exiges around at that point!
Lee, the V6 in the Exige is almost 100% happening, but can't wait to see what it looks like, and what the spec is. I think the Evora force is strong in you
Lee, the V6 in the Exige is almost 100% happening, but can't wait to see what it looks like, and what the spec is. I think the Evora force is strong in you
To be fair I could go out and buy a new Evora S tomorrow, but being a tight northern git I think I'll wait until next year and then go for it.
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I think anyone who is that serious about weight and track performance wouldn't be looking at the Exige these days, there's so many other faster, cheaper options out there.
I personally quite like the idea of a V6 in an Exige. An extra 40kg, WGAF? It's still going to be one of the best 'compromise' cars out there.
For me though, it's still got to be an S1 with a NA Honda in the back
I personally quite like the idea of a V6 in an Exige. An extra 40kg, WGAF? It's still going to be one of the best 'compromise' cars out there.
For me though, it's still got to be an S1 with a NA Honda in the back
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I see it as progress I think, Ron.
The only possible improved 4 they could have used imo is a K20, so the NA would be 220 and the SC about 280 or so, plus I think it's a touch lighter. But like I say, Honda is unlikely to go for the association with Lotus on their top engine. So the V6 at 40kg more is a great idea You can see it from their side: Exige is a really strong seller for them, current enigne is banned, already have license to use the V6, ok lets put a V6 in there and satisfy the demand for more poke. I don't agree with the city boy thing though, it's never been a city boy car. What will be interesting is the final weight. The car will have to grow a bit (although some disagree) to take the engine (it does fit as it is though) as it will need a wider track, as seen in the spy shots. But I wonder if they will go for a sub 1000kg target and really go to town on weight saving elsewhere. Like I say, this is probably only 40kg - 60 kg we are talking by the time it's fitted, and I think it's well within Lotus' skill base to shave that elsewhere.
The only thing I can possibly think that would take me from a semi on to a full rager, is if it has a sequential box. You would see me licking the window of the local Lotus dealer
The only possible improved 4 they could have used imo is a K20, so the NA would be 220 and the SC about 280 or so, plus I think it's a touch lighter. But like I say, Honda is unlikely to go for the association with Lotus on their top engine. So the V6 at 40kg more is a great idea
You can see it from their side: Exige is a really strong seller for them, current enigne is banned, already have license to use the V6, ok lets put a V6 in there and satisfy the demand for more poke. I don't agree with the city boy thing though, it's never been a city boy car. What will be interesting is the final weight. The car will have to grow a bit (although some disagree) to take the engine (it does fit as it is though) as it will need a wider track, as seen in the spy shots. But I wonder if they will go for a sub 1000kg target and really go to town on weight saving elsewhere. Like I say, this is probably only 40kg - 60 kg we are talking by the time it's fitted, and I think it's well within Lotus' skill base to shave that elsewhere.The only thing I can possibly think that would take me from a semi on to a full rager, is if it has a sequential box. You would see me licking the window of the local Lotus dealer
It IS worth stating that a good V6 is often little heavier than a S4, (Honda's aged but excellent SOHC J35/37 a case in point) since it's less prone to shaking itself to pieces.
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I might well build one of those at some point. I'd hope for a weight of <800kg which means i'd need to have at least 275bhp out of it.
Surely achievable.
And I have seen engineless series ones going for well under £5k too.