Limited-edition Lotus Exige LF1 introduced
Lotus has revealed a limited-run Exige LF1 created to celebrate the brand’s formula 1 heritage. Only 81 designs will get the special Lotus F1-inspired updates, with each private vehicle celebrating a certain Grand Prix victory: ranging from Monaco in 1960 to Kimi Raikkonen’s first-place surface at Australia in 2013.
Based on the basic Exige S, the LF1 is completed in the formula 1 team’s famous black as well as gold livery, total with red accents. There’s additionally gold for the cast alloys – which determine 17-inches up front as well as 18-inches at the back – underlining the motorsport connection.
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It’s not all about style, though. Performance-enhancing extras are available in the type of the Exige Race pack with dynamic performance administration system, in addition to two-piece brake disks as well as Pirelli P-Zero Trofeo tyres. Added comfort can be accomplished thanks to an optional £350 comfort Pack, with clients likewise able to select heated seats as well as rear car parking sensors.
Featuring the Exige S’ supercharged 3.5-litre V6, the 1176kg LF1 uses 345bhp as well as 400Nm of torque, resulting in 0-62mph taking 4.0 seconds as well as a top speed of 170mph.
On top of this, owners will immediately qualify as Exige LF1 Members, an special club granting gain access to to behind the scenes tours, discount rates as well as memorabilia in the type of a Lotus F1 vehicle crucial fob, USB stick as well as 1:2 scale replica of Roman Grosjean’s racing helmet.
The Exige LF1 is now on show at the Canary Wharf Motorexpo in London, as well as will appearing later this week in its left-hand drive European-spec at the Le Mans 24 Hours.
Prices begin at £62,900, as well as Lotus has likewise verified the new limited-edition is offered across all markets outside of the US.