The Exige Sport 410 Is The Latest New(ish) Lotus

The Exige Sport 380 has made way for the 410, with tweaked bodywork, a Cup 430-derived chassis and more power
The Exige Sport 410 Is The Latest New(ish) Lotus

We know what you’re thinking: “Didn’t we just have a new Exige?” Well, yes, but this isn’t it. That was the Type 25, a special edition version of the Cup 430 - the Cup 430 being a replacement for the Cup 380. What we have today is the Sport 410, which supersedes the Sport 380. Still following?

The Exige Sport 410 Is The Latest New(ish) Lotus

Mounted in the middle we have the tried-and-tested, Toyota-sourced supercharged 3.5-litre V6, here good for 404bhp at 7000rpm and 310lb ft of torque from 3000-7000rpm. Not bad considering the car it powers has a dry weight of just 1054kg.

0-60mph takes 3.3 seconds, and after what Lotus dubs “fierce in-gear acceleration,” you’ll find yourself hitting a 180mph top speed.

The Exige Sport 410 Is The Latest New(ish) Lotus

After a little CFD modelling and wind tunnel time, Lotus came up with a tweaked aero package that generates 150kg of downforce. For context, the Sport 380 made 140kg, while the Cup 430 is good for a whopping 220kg.

The chassis is lifted straight from the Cup 430, which means it’s fitted with three-way adjustable Nitron dampers and Eibach adjustable front/rear anti-roll bars. The setup has been re-tuned to make the Sport 410 more suitable for the road, but make no mistake - this is still a very serious car, as evidenced by the super-sticky Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2s you’ll find at each corner.

The Exige Sport 410 Is The Latest New(ish) Lotus

Like what you see? The Sport 410 will set you back £85,600, although you can easily push the £100,000 mark by ticking a few of the fancy carbonfibre option boxes.

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Comments

Boris

Another One

05/04/2018 - 08:11 |
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10mm

In reply to by Boris

If i got a dollar for each special edition they rolled out….i could afford this one .

05/04/2018 - 08:22 |
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Christian González Alfonso 1

Insert AGAIN the generic “another one” memes here please…

05/04/2018 - 08:11 |
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The JDM Master

New drinking game! Everytime Lotus releases a special edition, take a shot……..im currently ten times over the limit.

05/04/2018 - 08:11 |
34 | 1

I’m currently in hospital because of alcohol poisoning

05/04/2018 - 10:28 |
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CannedRex24

wait, so theyre NOT calling it the most powerful louts yet?

GASPS

05/04/2018 - 08:17 |
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Olivier (CT's grammar commie)

In reply to by CannedRex24

*Lotus

05/04/2018 - 11:55 |
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HAYABUSA

That colour is exquisite. Fills my heart with joy for some reason

05/04/2018 - 08:27 |
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The Silver Paseo EL54

I miss the lightweight 1.8 VVTL-i Lotus times :/

05/04/2018 - 08:37 |
3 | 1

Used market? Cheaper prices?

05/04/2018 - 10:29 |
1 | 0

Yeah these Lotuses are incredibly heavy aren’t they…

05/04/2018 - 10:46 |
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Anonymous

Now where have I seen this before…..

05/04/2018 - 08:46 |
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DL🏁

Despite Lotus getting bucketloads of crap for making thousands of versions of the same car, it is pretty impressive what they do… True driver’s car, manual, lightweight, supercharged V6, RWD and minimal driver aids. Not to mention insanely capable on track. Much want

05/04/2018 - 08:56 |
27 | 1

Only Carthrottle gives them crap though, because the cars are tremendous, and the business model is working, Lotus profits are higher than they have ever been. Probably some of the best cars on sale right now. Shame they are so expensive.

05/04/2018 - 18:06 |
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Jakob

A new Lotus Exige model that isn’t 20 bhp more powerful than the previous version? Are they crazy?

05/04/2018 - 10:06 |
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Destroya

Something different? Other than that SUV?
Ok, I actually really like Lotus, but I’d wish they’d make an entirely new car with a new design. That’s all I ask.

05/04/2018 - 10:37 |
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