I was sitting in Math today, and it got me thinking, about ratios, power to weight to be precise. I realised the Exige isn�t that fast, now I know that the Exige isn�t all about straight-line speed, but I still think it makes interesting reading (but then again I�m sad like that ).
Now I realise that all of these observations take no account of the Exige�s sublime handling, or gearing, but I can�t help but feel that the flagship Elise variant should be, well, a little quicker.
160 Elise S2 (Bell and Covill upgrade) mass: 726kg
= 223.92 bhp/ton
= 0-60 in 5 sec
= 0-100 in 13 sec
S2 Elise 190 sport mass: 710kg
=271.14 bhp/ton
=0-60 in 4.4 sec
=0-100 in 11 sec
But the Exige (which is surprisingly hefty in comparison)
Exige S2 mass: 875kg
=220.63 bhp/ton
=0-60 in 4.9 sec
=0-100 in 13 sec
Exige S1 mass: 780kg
=247.50 bhp/ton
=0-60 in 4.6 sec
=0-100 in 12 sec
So the S2 Exige looses 51 bhp/ton compared to the 190 sport, which is lots when you consider that the average disco2 only has about 60bhp/ton. And the S2 has damn near identical figures as a Bell and Covill 160 upgrade Elise. Although the S1, appears a little more promising the differences are fairly minimal, it probably just depends on how fast you can change gear .
All of which make �21k for a used 190 sport, and about �16k for a 160 upgrade Elise seem rather good value, well, on paper at least
David
(P.S wasn’t quite sure where to post this)
What would the figs be for a 785 Kgs S1 with 312 audi horses, and 303 Ft Lbs of torque then??
(O0 - 100 in around 8.5 secs)
Exige S2 mass: 875kg
=220.63 bhp/ton
=0-60 in 4.9 sec
=0-100 in 13 sec
Note sure where you got the weights from but you are pretty much spot on for the S2. I put mine on the scales at Donington and it came in at exactly 875kg, with a third of a tank of fuel.
Thats a touring pack car with air con, but with the forged alloys, and a few other mods.
Yeah seems about right, with 60 coming up in about 3.7 ?
That�s er�quick
David
S1 weight with A/c and half tank (plus gauges and gubbins) on Speedlines, on the Donny scales = 790kgs
Lotus are claiming 4.1 to 60 for the 220S.
Ian
Those dev drivers are quick, but can they bend the laws of physics?
Those dev drivers are quick, but can they bend the laws of physics?
It’s those “fly by wire” throttles - there’s no one in the car when they do the 0-60 times, it’s all remote control - honest!
FWIW my trusty 111R could keep pace with unmodified (I think) K series Exiges on the shorter straights at donny, & even show signs of reelin’ em in on the long back staight, at over 100+ sort of speeds.It would look better on the stop watch than in reality though, subjectively speaking.
I lost out on pretty much every corner (as expected) especially with a combination of swampy standard suspension & A048’s
Fab day though Now, where did SWMBO hide that Ohlins brochure
Tim.
Yep, Tim, you were going very well, particularly in the afternoon