Lotus Exos 125 (Open Wheel)
The Lotus Exos 125 is an ultra-exclusive, track-only single-seater developed by Lotus as a modern Formula-style customer car. Inspired by contemporary F1 machinery and built around a lightweight carbon-fiber chassis, it delivers prototype-level speed and razor-sharp responsiveness in a dramatically compact package.
Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)
Powertrain: 3.5L naturally aspirated Cosworth V8 (mid-mounted, longitudinal)
Total Output: ~340 hp (254 kW)
Redline: ~10,000 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed sequential paddle-shift
Weight: ~650 kg
Dimensions: ~4,550 mm long × 1,800 mm wide × 1,050 mm tall | Wheelbase ~2,780 mm
Tires: Slick racing tires on lightweight center-lock wheels
Brakes: High-performance racing discs with multi-piston calipers
Layout: Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
In the Simulator Feel
The Exos 125 is a light, precise, and highly reactive open-wheel car that rewards smooth inputs and committed driving. With so little mass to manage, it changes direction instantly and feels incredibly alive through fast esses and medium-speed corners. It’s not about brute-force acceleration; it’s about carrying momentum, staying disciplined on entry, and using the car’s low weight and high grip to maintain rhythm.
Engine & Sound: The naturally aspirated V8 delivers a clean, motorsport-style scream that builds progressively all the way to redline. It lacks turbo drama, but makes up for it with an intense, mechanical sound and a crisp throttle response that feels directly connected to the rear tires. In the sim, the engine note is one of the car’s biggest charms.
Handling Characteristics:
Cornering: Extremely agile with immediate turn-in and excellent mid-corner composure when balanced correctly.
Traction: Strong grip for its weight, but the narrow operating window means snap oversteer can appear quickly if you’re aggressive on throttle.
Braking: Very strong stopping power with superb feedback, though trail-braking precision is essential.
Top Speed: Respectable rather than outrageous, with performance focused more on lap-time efficiency than straight-line domination.
Driving Style Tip: Drive it like a scalpel. The Exos 125 rewards clean steering, balanced brake release, and early commitment to throttle. It shines on technical circuits where momentum and precision matter more than raw horsepower.
Livery & Aesthetics: The Lotus Exos 125 has a sleek, minimalist look that captures the essence of a modern track weapon. Its exposed wheels, low nose, and sculpted bodywork give it an unmistakably single-seater presence, while Lotus-style branding and sharp aero surfaces make it look exotic even at rest.
Whether you’re chasing hot laps or just want a pure, lightweight open-wheel experience, the Lotus Exos 125 is a brilliant sim car — quick, demanding, and deeply rewarding when you get it right.