Lotus has revealed an empty-top type of its ultra-light Exige Sport 350 within the Geneva motor show.
The completely new 350 Roadster weighs in at in just 1085kg, 10kg under its coupé equivalent, that makes it minimal heavy iteration from the present Exige to own available production.
The automobile make use of the same supercharged 3.5-litre V6 since the regular 350 Sport, which produces 345bhp and 295lb feet of torque, but due to the Roadster’s weight advantage, power-to-weight expires by 2bhp to 318bhp/ton.
This small but noticeable saving enables the automobile to sprint from -60mph in just 3.7sec, .2sec faster in comparison to coupé, while top speed remains 145mph.
As standard, power is shipped for the rear wheels utilizing a six-speed manual gearbox that Lotus has made to become as light as you can. A six-speed automatic with controls-mounted paddle shifters may also be available, which might be operated in manual or full automatic mode.
Like the coupé, the automobile features a carbonfibre tailgate and side intakes, and additionally, there is a light-weight battery and engine mounts. Purchasers seeking maximum performance can option in carbonfibre aerodynamic addenda, made up of the spoiler, front splitter and rear diffuser.
Inside, Lotus has outfitted the 350 getting a light-weight center console, plus a there’s a variety of leather, Alcantara or heritage-oriented red and yellow tartan for your relaxation in the cabin.
Though prices is not confirmed, we expect the Exige Sport 350 Roadster to command a £1000 increase round the coupé, which presently sells from £55,900. To check, the similarly focused Porsche Boxster Spyder starts at £60,459, however, this vehicle weighs in at in in a considerable 305kg more.