Interesting Facts About the Lotus Exige S1
The Lotus Exige S1 debuted in 2000 as a hard‑top, race‑focused cousin of the Lotus Elise. Produced until 2002, it marked the first generation of the Exige line and set the tone for future Lotus sports cars.
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Born from the Elise
The Exige was originally conceived as a coupé version of the Lotus Elise, sharing the Elise’s pure chassis while adding wider tracks for enhanced performance. This close relationship gave the Exige its lightweight, agile character from day one.
A True Race‑Optimised Sportscar
Un‑officially designated S1, the first‑generation Exige broke away from the Elise’s road‑car spirit to become a genuinely race‑optimised machine. Its design emphasized hardcore, hard‑top styling and performance over everyday comfort.
Production Timeline and Legacy
The Series 1 Exige was produced between 2000 and 2002, after which Lotus took two more years to launch the second iteration of the model. Despite its short run, the S1’s parts remain widely available through Lotus‑genuine spares and specialist suppliers.
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