Sports car lose weight by replacing the battery easier and almost weightless trunk lid, center console with an «open» mechanism of transmission. The changes were made and noise insulation and air conditioning piping system.
As for the engine compartment, here — with the exception of new, lighter engine mounts — all are still 345-hp 3.5-liter 6-cylinder engine, 6-speed «mechanics» (or, if you want it, optional 6 A range of «automatic»).
A on the test track in a sports car and does Hetele clocked 1 minute 29.8 seconds (minus 2.5 seconds) thus becoming the first production Lotus, have driven this track in less than fifteen minutes.
It's not only dropped the weight, but also in other modifications. For example, I received a modified suspension geometry and shock absorbers have become more stringent. Although the struggle with weight — at the forefront. For extra charge is possible to put forged wheels and upgraded brakes, losing money, but to save even 5 kg.
Price Coupe Lotus Exige Sport 350, receipt of which is expected in showrooms February 2016, starting at 74 euros. A month later, the sale will be and roadster.
