Lotus Exige Cup 430
The English brand Lotus has launched its Lotus Exige Cup 430 model on the market. This sports car is shown to be the fastest and most aggressive of all the vehicles produced by Lotus since its origins. It is based on the sporty and lightweight design of the Exige, with a mechanics that pushes its power to the limit.
The exterior of the Lotus Exige Cup 430
The body of the Exige Cup 430 has been constructed for the most part with carbon fiber. This material has been incorporated into the roof panels, the rear hood, the diffuser and the front splitter . The lightness and resistance of carbon fiber are in accordance with the design philosophy of the model.
It is therefore clear that the Cup 430 is a vehicle sculpted in the wind tunnel, with a most aggressive look and the large weight reductions typical of Lotus models. The huge spoiler is taller than the Exige Sport 350 and 380 models, although its design remains based on a support with an attractive lattice structure.
The side and front air intakes, as well as the design of their skirts, are designed to improve the aerodynamics of the vehicle as much as possible. These elements, in black, stand out against the tone of the general paint of the vehicle. Similarly, the rear window cover, roof and mirrors add to this two-tone aesthetic.
The interior of the Exige Cup 430
The interior of the Exige Cup 430 follows the usual design of Lotus sports cars. Put aside the big aesthetic trims to pay more attention to the sensations while driving. The comfortable seats allow the pilot to feel in command of a racing car.
On the other hand, the gear lever has the same design as in the Exige Sport 350 and 380. It is based on a metallic color with a large knob at the top. The mechanics of the gearbox are visible, which subtly brings the rider closer to a more sporty driving experience. This touch, used on the Abarth 695 Biposto Record, as well as other Exige models, draws any gaze into the interior.
The mechanics of the Lotus Exige Cup 430
After testing at the Hethel circuit, the Exige Cup 430 was 1.2 seconds faster than the Lotus 3-Eleven, which is lighter and more radical. Its acceleration allows it to go from 0 to 100 km / h in an astonishing 3.3 seconds, leaving the other Exige models well behind.
Through technical improvements such as a new titanium tailpipe, the Cup 430 reduces the curb weight of the Lotus sports cars to 1,056 kilos, 10 less than the Exige Sport 380. However, it does not reach the values of the Elise, but It should be noted that the Cup 430 incorporates a 3.5-liter V6 engine made of aluminum that achieves no less than 436 hp of power at 7,000 rpm.
The engine torque is not at all short, and reaches 440 Nm at 6,800 rpm. This powertrain delivers fantastic performance thanks to its atmospheric design and hard work from the compressor. In addition, it has 332mm diameter discs on both axles, which is one of the largest brakes ever incorporated into Lotus sports cars.
Among the rest of its mechanical details are the Nitron dampers, with up to 24 settings available for low-speed compression and 16 for high-speed compression. Michelin-designed tires are an element that is surprising both aesthetically and mechanically. Its measurements are 285/30 R18 on the rear axle and 215/45 R17 on the front axle.
The price of the Exige Cup 430
The market price of this amazing sport around EUR 127 500, which, in the German market, is above the famous Porsche 911 Carrera T. This is where each client must decide between some models and others, according to their aesthetic tastes or the benefits they want to give priority to.
The design of the Lotus Exige Cup 430 will not leave anyone indifferent, and offers the market a sports car with surprising mechanics and an example of good work in terms of engineering. Lotus’ weight saving policy does not neglect offering a high powered vehicle with an attractive and resistant design.
