2012 Lotus Exige S Roadster Review

 2012 Lotus Exige S Roadster : Engines and performance. Within the world of luxury motoring, we found more and more manufacturers are willing to compete for the most privileged positions in the priority list of all users, but nevertheless, most of the time, they end up winning the manufacturers take life as industry benchmark. Well, among the veterans, we found a very funny British manufacturer, Lotus, who did not follow any logical pattern and has gotten away with it throughout its history, having founded in the fifties.

Now comes the latest creation starring Lotus, this is the Lotus Exige S Roadster , the convertible versions of a model that has kept the lines of its predecessors but has acquired while certain personality. With the points stored in the S version, we find a great performance and agility, Lotus is only able to achieve, with a lightweight sports car with unique characteristics. All Lotus models have an important advantage, which is their light weight contrasting with the great mechanical abilities. One advantage that has yet been expanded, creating the convertible version of the radical model. Anyway, perfection has not yet arrived, but it seems to come soon with the new Lotus Spirit 2013.

Engine and Performance
The engine used for this occasion is exactly the same as the conventional version mounted, 3.5 liter V6 2GR-FEE, able to develop a power of 345CV. A chilling figure, given the low weight of the whole. With these features is capable of reaching 274 km / h have an acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in just 3.8 seconds. In addition, the engine mounted with remarkable flexibility, which works perfectly from 4,500 rpm to 7,000 rpm. The transmission on this occasion it is also found in non-convertible model, a six-speed manual EA60, which provides a unique sporting experience.
                             
The weight of the whole, does not exceed the 1,100 kg and has been lost a bit by the fact opt for a new convertible version, but is nevertheless used hardtop. The beauty that is reflected in the exterior of the vehicle is also found under the bonnet with power 345CV.

Consumption and emissions
Point of consumption is another story, since it is virtually impossible to lose the figure of 10 l/100km fuel, if you have services such as those we have discussed. This time, consumption is 10.1 l/100 km combined, so that the effort to achieve good efficiency is considerable.

In the case of CO2, are exactly the same as the conventional S requires, of 236 g / km. This figure can also be found certainly high, but compared with those of other luxury sports, go unnoticed on this occasion.

Indeed, with the new Lotus Exige S Roadster, we are faced with a great result, seeing as the sporty and elegant version, which seemed not be improved, has been overcome. This luxury sports meets rivals such as the magnificent Audi TT S-Line, which would be a cheaper option.