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Lotus Exige 240R Stage3

GT4 (2025)Lotus
243 hp
Horsepower
900 kg
Weight
RWD
Drivetrain
2005
Year

Lotus Exige 240R Stage 3 (Road-Going Track Special)

The Lotus Exige 240R Stage 3 is a hardcore, supercharged lightweight built in the classic Lotus tradition: minimize mass, maximize grip, and keep the driver fully involved. Based on the mid-engine Exige platform, the 240R takes the already sharp chassis and turns it into a brutally effective track weapon with a big dose of boost and very little excess.

Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)

  • Powertrain: 1.8L Toyota 2ZZ-GE inline-4 with supercharger upgrade (mid-mounted, transverse)

  • Total Output: ~243 hp (181 kW)

  • Redline: ~8,500 rpm

  • Transmission: 6-speed manual or sequential-style paddle conversion depending on setup

  • Weight: ~900 kg

  • Dimensions: ~3,790 mm long × 1,720 mm wide × 1,130 mm tall | Wheelbase 2,300 mm

  • Tires: Performance road/track tires on lightweight forged wheels

  • Brakes: Ventilated discs with uprated calipers

  • Layout: Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive

In the Simulator Feel

The Exige 240R Stage 3 is an ultra-responsive, momentum-based sports car that feels alive in the sim. It has the kind of immediacy that makes every steering input matter, with a chassis that rewards commitment and punishes laziness. Because it’s so light, it changes direction almost instantly, and the short wheelbase gives it a playful edge when you lean on it hard.

Engine & Sound: The supercharged four-cylinder delivers a crisp, mechanical note with a constant whine under load and a punchy midrange surge. It doesn’t have huge horsepower, but the power delivery feels eager and linear, making it easy to carry speed out of corners. The induction and supercharger noise are a huge part of the car’s charm, especially at high rpm.

Handling Characteristics:

  • Cornering: Exceptionally sharp front end and superb rotation. It loves late apexes and committed trail braking.

  • Traction: Good mechanical grip for such a light car, but you can overwhelm the rear tires if you get greedy with throttle at corner exit.

  • Braking: Strong stopping performance thanks to low mass, with easy modulation and very short braking zones.

  • Top Speed: Modest compared with higher-power machinery, but fast enough when momentum is maintained and the gearing is kept in the powerband.

Driving Style Tip: Drive it like a scalpel, not a muscle car. Smooth inputs, clean lines, and confidence on entry are everything. If you keep it balanced and stay aggressive with corner speed, the Exige can embarrass much more powerful cars on tight and technical circuits.

Livery & Aesthetics: The Exige 240R Stage 3 has the classic Lotus look — compact, low-slung, and purposeful, with motorsport-inspired aero and an unmistakably focused stance. It may be small, but it looks every bit the serious track-day special, especially with race liveries and aggressive wheel fitment.

For drivers who love precision, feedback, and lightweight momentum racing, the Lotus Exige 240R Stage 3 is one of the most rewarding cars to push at the limit.