Lotus Exige 240R (Classic Lightweight Sports Car)
The Lotus Exige 240R is a brutally focused, supercharged version of the already hardcore Exige, built as a road-legal track weapon with Lotus’s signature obsession for low weight and razor-sharp handling. With its compact chassis, mid-engine layout, and aero-enhanced bodywork, it feels every bit like a miniature endurance racer for the road.
Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)
Powertrain: 1.8L Toyota-sourced inline-4 with supercharger (mid-mounted, transverse)
Total Output: 243 hp
Redline: ~8,000 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Weight: ~874 kg
Dimensions: ~3,810 mm long × 1,800 mm wide × 1,150 mm tall | Wheelbase ~2,300 mm
Tires: Performance road tires on lightweight alloys
Brakes: Ventilated discs with performance calipers
Layout: Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
In the Simulator Feel
The Exige 240R is an ultra-light, communication-rich track car that rewards commitment and punishes sloppy inputs. It’s tiny, immediate, and incredibly alive through the wheel, with the sort of chassis feedback that makes every corner feel like a precision exercise. Because it weighs so little, it changes direction instantly and carries speed exceptionally well, but it can also feel nervous over bumps, curbs, or aggressive throttle application.
Engine & Sound: The supercharged 1.8-liter four-cylinder delivers a hard-edged, mechanical note with a distinctive blower whine layered over the exhaust. Power delivery is punchy and linear, with strong mid-range torque that makes the car feel quicker than the horsepower figure suggests. The soundtrack is intimate and raw, especially at full throttle where the induction and supercharger noise dominate the cabin.
Handling Characteristics:
Cornering: Exceptionally sharp turn-in and superb front-end grip. It loves being rotated on entry and balanced on the throttle.
Traction: Strong for such a light car, but you can still overpower the rear if you get greedy exiting slower corners.
Braking: Excellent stopping performance thanks to the low mass, with very short braking distances.
Top Speed: Modest compared to higher-powered sports cars, but it makes up for it with huge momentum through corners.
Driving Style Tip: Drive it with finesse. Use smooth steering inputs, stay patient on throttle, and focus on maintaining corner speed rather than trying to muscle it around. It shines on technical circuits like Brands Hatch, Oulton Park, and Tsukuba, where its agility and lightweight chassis are a major advantage.
Livery & Aesthetics: The Exige 240R has that classic Lotus look — compact, purposeful, and race-bred, with dramatic clamshell bodywork, a fixed rear wing, and a stance that screams “track day special.” In sim, its proportions and aggressive aero make it look like a tiny touring car with serious intent.
Whether you’re chasing lap times or just enjoying a pure driver’s car, the Lotus Exige 240R is one of the most rewarding lightweight machines in sim racing — a masterclass in balance, feedback, and speed without excess.