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The 1000th Exige S has just rolled off the Lotus production line marking
a key milestone for the British sports car and is testament to the skill
and dedication of the workforce based at Hethel, Worcester,
Wellingborough and North Norwich.
Since its launch in 2012 the Exige S and its Roadster sibling has
achieved critical acclaim for its agility and handling performance,
receiving praise from the international media and high profile
accolades. The Exige has been impressing customers too, particularly in
Japan where the car has received most of its orders followed by the UK,
Switzerland, Australia, Hong Kong and Belgium.
Lotus continues to expand the appeal of the Exige S and the 1000th car (pictured)
is destined for Lotus’s Test and Development team where it will be used
for the final sign-off of the new automatic gearbox, an optional extra
that can be specified on either coupé or Roadster variants.
Lotus Cars Chief Executive Officer Jean-Marc Gales commented, “Our
customers want a pure driving experience and the Exige S epitomises the
Lotus DNA of performance and handling excellence. It is thanks to the
considerable talent and experience across our UK manufacturing
facilities and at our Hethel headquarters that we are able, and proud to
give this exceptional machine a Lotus badge.”
Gales continued, “We have just recorded our strongest October since 2009
for sales which demonstrates the demand for Lotus cars, but we also
acknowledge the strong global demand in new markets. There is incredible
potential for growth in the Middle East, China and ASEAN countries,
where the automatic option for the Exige is anticipated to stimulate
customer demand further.”
Fuel consumption for Exige S;
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 236g CO2 / km
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