Lotus Exige Scura (Super Street)
The Lotus Exige Scura is a featherweight, track-focused special edition of the Exige, built around Lotus’s famous recipe of low mass, sharp handling, and just enough power to make the chassis come alive. Based on the supercharged Toyota V6-powered Exige, the Scura adds an even more aggressive, limited-run personality to an already razor-edged sports car.
Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)
Powertrain: 1.8L supercharged inline-4 (mid-mounted, transverse) with Eaton supercharger
Total Output: ~240 hp (179 kW)
Redline: ~8,500 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Weight: ~925 kg
Dimensions: ~3,780 mm long × 1,800 mm wide × 1,150 mm tall | Wheelbase ~2,300 mm
Tires: Performance road tires on lightweight alloy wheels
Brakes: Ventilated discs with performance calipers
Layout: Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
In the Simulator Feel
The Exige Scura is an ultralight, ultra-responsive driver’s car that feels more like a precision tool than a traditional sports coupe. With so little mass to control, every steering, brake, and throttle input has immediate effect. It turns in eagerly, changes direction almost instantly, and rewards drivers who can keep momentum high and remain smooth through the corners. It’s not a brute-force machine — it’s all about balance, timing, and confidence.
Engine & Sound: The supercharged four-cylinder delivers a hard-edged, mechanical soundtrack with a distinct whine from the blower and a lively top-end pull. Torque arrives early and stays useful, giving the car strong punch out of slower corners without overwhelming the rear tires. It may not sound exotic in the traditional sense, but it has a wonderfully purposeful, race-bred character in the sim.
Handling Characteristics:
Cornering: Exceptionally quick rotation and brilliant agility. It can feel nervous at the limit, but it’s highly rewarding once you trust it.
Traction: Good mechanical grip for its size, though abrupt throttle can still produce snap oversteer if you’re careless.
Braking: Strong stopping power thanks to the car’s low weight, with excellent modulation and short braking zones.
Top Speed: Modest by modern standards, but the Exige Scura makes up for it with devastating pace in the corners.
Driving Style Tip: Carry speed everywhere. The Scura rewards smooth hands, committed trail braking, and a disciplined right foot. It shines on technical circuits where chassis balance matters more than horsepower, and it can be a giant-killer in the hands of a precise driver.
Livery & Aesthetics: The Scura looks every bit as serious as it feels, with darkened accents, aggressive aero pieces, and Lotus’s compact mid-engine proportions. It has that classic Exige stance: squat, purposeful, and ready to attack a lap the moment you get in.
Whether you’re chasing hot laps or carving up a tight technical circuit, the Lotus Exige Scura delivers one of the purest lightweight driving experiences in sim racing — small, sharp, and hugely satisfying.