Lotus Exige Series 3
The Lotus Exige Series 3 (2012–2022): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 27 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and France.
Model codes: Type 120 · Sold in: European Union, United Kingdom, and France
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,070–4,080 mm RDW | 4,084 mm |
| Width | 1,800 mm RDW | 1,802 mm |
| Height | 1,130 mm RDW | 1,130 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,370 mm RDW | 2,372 mm |
| Front track | 1,499 mm ASTRA | – |
| Rear track | 1,508–1,554 mm ASTRA | – |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | 1,085–1,151 kg RDW | – |
| Mass in running order | 1,185–1,251 kg RDW | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,375–1,426 kg RDW | – |
| Seats and space | ||
| Seats | 2 RDW | – |
| Doors | 2 RDW | – |
| Fuel tank | – | 42–48 L |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 233–290 km/h RDW | 261–290 km/h |
| Torque | 400–438 Nm ASTRA | 400–440 Nm |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 205/45R17, 235/40R18, 265/35R18
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6–8 years | 93.5% (91.5–95.0) | 86.4% | 764 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 9.8% | 28.1% |
| Brakes | 8.5% | 21.0% |
| Suspension | 4.8% | 12.7% |
| Lights and electrics | 4.3% | 8.3% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 2.6% | 6.6% |
| Steering | 1.0% | 1.7% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
All 27 versions of the Lotus Exige Series 3
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European Union 12 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2022 | 3.5 L | 296 kW (402 PS) | Petrol | 10.2 L/100 km WLTP | 230 g/km | 87 |
| 2022 | 3.5 L | 313 kW (426 PS) | Petrol | 10.2 L/100 km WLTP | 230 g/km | 26 |
| 2021–2022 | 3.5 L | 321 kW (436 PS) | Petrol | 10.2–10.8 L/100 km WLTP | 230–231 g/km | 57 |
| 2021 | 3.5 L | 306 kW (416 PS) | Petrol | 10.6 L/100 km WLTP | 230 g/km | 106 |
| 2021 | 3.5 L | 313 kW (426 PS) | Petrol | – | 230 g/km | 64 |
| 2021 | 3.5 L | 258 kW (351 PS) | Petrol | – | 230 g/km | 46 |
| 2018–2020 | 3.5 L | 306 kW (416 PS) | Petrol | – | 240 g/km | 562 |
| 2013–2020 | 3.5 L | 258 kW (351 PS) | Petrol | – | 235–236 g/km | 2,093 |
| 2018–2020 | 3.5 L | 321 kW (436 PS) | Petrol | – | 243–245 g/km | 196 |
| 2013–2020 | 3.5 L | 257 kW (349 PS) | Petrol | – | 233–236 g/km | 778 |
| 2017–2019 | 3.5 L | 279 kW (379 PS) | Petrol | – | 242 g/km | 120 |
| 2017–2019 | 3.5 L | 280 kW (381 PS) | Petrol | – | 242 g/km | 102 |
United Kingdom 12 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2023Sport 350 | 3.5 L | 258 kW (351 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 10.2 L/100 km WLTP | 230 g/km |
| 2021–2023Sport 420 | 3.5 L | 296 kW (402 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 10.3 L/100 km WLTP | 230 g/km |
| 2020–2023Sport 410 · Sport 390 | 3.5 L | 306 kW (416 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 10.3 L/100 km WLTP | 230 g/km |
| 2020–2023Cup 430 | 3.5 L | 321 kW (436 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 10.3 L/100 km WLTP | 230 g/km |
| 2019Sport 350 | 3.5 L | 258 kW (351 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 10.0 L/100 km WLTP | – |
| 2019Cup 430 | 3.5 L | 321 kW (436 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 10.2 L/100 km WLTP | – |
| 2017–2018Exige Sport 350 · Exige Sport 350 Roadster | 3.5 L | – | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 10.1 L/100 km NEDC | 235 g/km |
| 2017–2018Exige Sport 350 Auto · Exige Sport 350 Roadster Auto | 3.5 L | – | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 9.4 L/100 km NEDC | 219 g/km |
| 2017–2018Exige Sport 380 · Exige Sport 380 Roadster | 3.5 L | – | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 10.4 L/100 km NEDC | 242 g/km |
| 2015Exige S · Exige S Roadster | 3.5 L | – | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 10.1 L/100 km NEDC | 235 g/km |
| 2013–2014Exige S · Exige S Roadster | 3.5 L | – | Petrol | Manual | 10.1 L/100 km NEDC | 235–236 g/km |
| 2012Exige Cup 260 · Exige S | 1.8 L | – | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 8.5 L/100 km NEDC | 199 g/km |
France 3 versions
New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014Exige S | – | 258 kW (350 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 10.1 L/100 km NEDC | 235 g/km |
| 2013–2014Exige S Roadster | – | 258 kW (350 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 10.1 L/100 km NEDC | 235–236 g/km |
| 2013Exige S · Exige S non airbag | – | 258 kW (350 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 10.1 L/100 km NEDC | 236 g/km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.