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Lotus will be out en-masse this year for the 24-Heures-du-Mans 90th anniversary competing in LMP1 and LMP2 and showing-off the newest addition to the Lotus family, the Exige S Roadster. Lotus, together with its LMP1 team Lotus Rebellion Racing, and LMP2 team Lotus Praga, prepare for the famous French weekender and get set to journey through the night to complete the longest distance possible in 24 hours. It’s a gruelling challenge but one Rebellion Racing and Lotus Praga Teams are ready to take on! Whilst the prestigious Circuit de la Sarthe is almost ready to welcome the legions of race fans preparing to descend upon the French town of Le Mans for the 90th year – a sense of endurance is very much palpable, such is the mood of the organisers, locals and competitors, all of whom have been preparing tirelessly for the famous race. The fans however will no doubt be fresh, excited and full of anticipation for the world-famous motoring event. Those looking to make the most of the Le Mans experience can find the Lotus stand in the Le Mans Village, where the latest addition to the Lotus Cars product range, the brand new Exige S Roadster will be on display. This will be the first public appearance of ‘the fastest convertible Lotus ever’ since the car went into production. The Lotus stand with stocked Lotus Originals boutique is open to visitors daily at the following times: Wednesday 19th June, 12.00 – 00.00 hrs Thursday 20th June, 12.00 – 00.00 hrs Friday 21st June, 10.00 – 20.00 hrs Saturday 22nd June, 09.00 – 02.00 hrs Sunday 23rd June, 09.00 – 17.00 hrs Not to be missed; the Lotus stand will be home to two exclusive autograph sessions for fans and customers with chance to meet the Lotus Praga drivers. Details are as follows: Wednesday the 19 June 8]· 2:30pm - 2:45pm 8]· LMP2 Car #31 - Drivers: Kevin Weeda, James Rossiter, Christophe Bouchut Thursday the 20 June 8]· 5:00pm - 5:15pm 8]· LMP2 Car #32 - Drivers: Thomas Holzer, Dominik Kraihamer, Jan Charouz Fuel consumption for Exige S Roadster is – urban 19.5 mpg – 14.5 litres / 100km, extra urban 37.2 mpg – 7.6 litres / 100km, combined – 28.0 mpg – 10.1 litres / 100km. CO2 emissions 236 g CO2 / km.

This summer the critically acclaimed Lotus Exige S loses its roof and gains a new character. As capable as its coupé counterpart, the Exige S Roadster retains all the intent of a race-bred sports car but also possesses the poise of a sleek convertible. Sitting alongside the Exige S, Exige Cup and Exige Cup R, the Exige S Roadster completes the Exige line-up and enhances the track focussed collection by providing a new facet to the range. Powered by the same 3.5L V6 as the coupé variants and weighing in at 10kg less than the Exige S at 1166kg, none of the exhilarating performance of the phenomenal Exige range is compromised, yet the driver is only ‘two clicks and a roll’ away from cruising in open-top style thanks to the lightweight, factory-fitted soft top. Achieving 0-60 mph from standing in 3.8 seconds, delivering 345 hp at 7000 rpm (350 PS) and 295 lb ft of torque at 4500 rpm, the Roadster matches the coupé’s mechanical performance and retains its £52,900 price tag, but style takes an understated approach having shed its rear wing and front splitter to maximise airflow over its sleek silhouette. The introduction of the new Exige to the Lotus product range has provided a new opportunity for the Norfolk based sports car brand to expand and strengthen its production resource, generating new jobs and opportunities for skilled individuals who want to be part of the Lotus story. The Exige S Roadster is the perfect car for a ‘joy’ ride; what better way is there to enjoy the panoramic views of the world’s most beautiful roads than when they are enhanced by the purposeful roar of a V6 soundtrack and to feel the wind in your hair and sun on your skin? Exige S Roadster is now available to order with the full list of options and extras as available on the Exige S coupé, with the extra interior option of quilted leather seats and door trim details. The Exige S Roadster at a glance: · Max Power 345 hp (350 PS) at 7000 rpm · Max Torque 295 lb ft (400 NM) at 4500 rpm · 0 – 60 mph 3.8 seconds · 0 – 100 km/h 4.0 seconds · Max Speed 145 mph (233 km/h)* · Weight 1166 kg The Exige S Roadster in more detail: 8]Engine: Mid-mounted, transverse 3.5 litre DOHC V6 VVTi, 24-valve equipped with Harrop HTV 1320 Supercharger. 75]Transmission: 6 speed manual with sports ratios only from launch. Paddle shift options for Exige S Roadster will be considered subject to demand. 75]Suspension: Fully independent double wishbone suspension with front and rear anti-roll bar. Bilstein high performance gas dampers and Eibach coaxial springs. Braking & Dynamic systems: · AP-Racing four-piston callipers with ventilated and cross drilled cast-iron discs. · Lotus / BOSCH Developed ABS/ESP system · Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA) · Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) · Cornering Brake Control (CBC) · Lotus Dynamic Performance Management (Lotus DPM) Wheels & Tyres: Lightweight cast alloy wheels (17” front and 18” rear) clad with Pirelli P-Zero Corsa tyres. Pricing: Prices below are an illustration of pricing structures in selected markets only. Exige S Roadster Exige S UK (incl VAT) £52,900 GBP £52,900 GBP EU (Excl Taxes) € 55,378 Euros € 55,378 Euros Japan (Inc Taxes) ¥8,500,000 YEN ¥8,500,000 YEN Motorsport variants are available at GBP rates only. The Exige Cup is priced from £52,495 for the base model and the Exige Cup R from £62,495 both pries excluded VAT, local taxes and on-road costs. Fuel consumption for Exige S is – urban 19.5 mpg – 14.5 litres / 100km, extra urban 37.2 mpg – 7.6 litres / 100km, combined – 28.0 mpg – 10.1 litres / 100km. CO2 emissions 236 g CO2 / km. *Top speed is restricted.