Lotus Exige V6 CUP (Supercharged Sports Coupe)
The Lotus Exige V6 CUP is a track-focused, road-legal weapon built around Lotus’s classic lightweight philosophy. Powered by a supercharged Toyota-sourced V6 and wrapped in an aggressively aero-optimized Exige chassis, it delivers serious pace with minimal mass and maximum precision.
Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)
Powertrain: 3.5L supercharged V6 (Toyota 2GR-FE based, mid-mounted, longitudinal)
Total Output: ~345 hp
Redline: ~7,000 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed manual or 6-speed automated manual (application-dependent)
Weight: ~1,176 kg
Dimensions: ~3,920 mm long × 1,800 mm wide × 1,130 mm tall | Wheelbase 2,380 mm
Tires: Performance road/track tires on lightweight forged wheels
Brakes: Ventilated discs with high-performance calipers
Layout: Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
In the Simulator Feel
The Exige V6 CUP is a lightweight, razor-sharp driver’s car that thrives on momentum and precision. It feels compact, direct, and alive in the hands, with instant turn-in and excellent feedback from the chassis. Because it makes relatively modest power for its grip level, the car rewards clean lines and committed braking rather than brute-force throttle application.
Engine & Sound: The supercharged V6 gives the Exige a muscular mid-range punch and a distinctive mechanical whine layered over a deep, urgent exhaust note. Power delivery is immediate and linear, making it easy to meter out throttle on corner exit while still feeling lively and eager all the way to redline.
Handling Characteristics:
Cornering: Extremely nimble with crisp rotation and excellent front-end bite.
Traction: Good mechanical grip, though the short wheelbase can make it feel edgy if you’re abrupt with inputs.
Braking: Strong stopping power and excellent modulation, with the car remaining stable under heavy deceleration.
Top Speed: Respectable, but this car is really about lap time through corners rather than straight-line pace.
Driving Style Tip: Carry speed everywhere. The Exige rewards smooth steering, disciplined trail braking, and early but progressive throttle application. It shines on tight and technical circuits where agility matters more than horsepower.
Livery & Aesthetics: The Exige V6 CUP looks every bit the part of a serious track toy, with its low stance, wide bodywork, exposed aero details, and unmistakably Lotus proportions. It has a purposeful, no-nonsense presence that makes it feel like a mini endurance car built for privateer track-day warfare.
Whether you're chasing hot laps, club-racing battles, or technical precision driving, the Lotus Exige V6 CUP is one of the most rewarding lightweight cars in sim racing — pure balance, pure feedback, pure Lotus.