The Lotus Exige Cup 380

For around $103k this new Lotus can be yours. Myclassic News believes that Lotus has hit a home run here. 0 to 60 in 3.4 seconds and limited to only 60 editions worldwide, this Lotus is sure to turn heads and guarantee collector status.

Without equal and without compromise, the ballistic new Exige Cup 380 coupe provides the
perfect balance between fully type approved road car and genuine race car to deliver the ultimate
track-and-back street-legal Lotus.

Evolved from the hugely successful and capable Exige Sport 380, this latest Lotus supercar is the
purest manifestation yet of the company’s Cup concept for sports cars. Genuinely eligible for
competition yet undeniably elegant, just 60 editions of this extreme Exige are planned for
worldwide markets – assuring its status as one of Lotus’ most collectable road cars.

Weighing only 2330 lb’s, the Exige Cup 380’s comprehensive adoption of of carbon fibre and extreme engineering is evident to the onlooker. This beautiful piece of artwork has a top speed of 175 mph and looks like it’s traveling at a high speed when standing still.

Jean-Marc Gales, CEO, Group Lotus plc said, “Developing the Cup 380 has allowed us to
indulge our motorsport ambitions on a car that can be used and enjoyed every single day. This is
an Exige that’s not just unbeatable point-to-point but also capable of winning highly competitive
races. The biggest surprise for many is that it’s fully road legal – a considerable achievement
considering the car’s performance capabilities. Unlike some rivals’ cars, this is something that
really can drive to a track, set the fastest lap and take the win, before heading home. It’s
supremely usable, yet outrageously fast.”

At the heart of the new Exige Cup 380 lies a concept from the core of one of Lotus’ founding
principles. With an unrivaled lineage, the new thoroughbred Lotus Exige Cup 380 is endowed
with race car sensibilities and road car manners.

Honing the Exige Cup 380’s high speed abilities was paramount in its development, and the
inclusion of new wind tunnel developed aerodynamic elements allow this road-going Exige to
deliver up to 200 kg of aerodynamic downforce at a top speed of 175 mph.

Rick Duncan, President of Myclassic News said “I have always loved supercars and this Exige Cup 380 has a look that screams supercar. Lotus definitely has a winner here and with the limited production, it’s sure to be on every collectors wish list. Can’t wait to hopefully drive one someday.”

Located over the wheels, the front louvers equalise the pressure differential within the wheel
arches, increasing downforce at high speed and under hard braking, whilst the cut-out sections
behind the rear wheels work with the aero blades mounted either side of the race diffuser. Even
the Exige’s windscreen wiper has been aero tuned – now resting in a vertical position to avoid
disrupting air flow.

Myclassic News congratulates Lotus and all their personal on this beautiful vehicle. Great job!

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