Lotus Sport Exige Cup 255
The Lotus Sport Exige Cup 255
builds upon the success enjoyed
by the Exige Cup 240 during the
2006 season. Based upon the
road-going Exige S, the Exige Cup
255 is powered by a 1796 cc
supercharged engine driving
through a 6-speed close ratio C64
gearbox.
Two-way adjustable Öhlins dampers
with coil over springs and an
adjustable front anti-roll bar provide
the Exige Cup 255 with trackfocused, adjustable handling to
enable every driver to get the most
out of their car.
Bespoke performance
enhancements designed exclusively
by Lotus Sport raise power and
torque levels substantially to offer a
car with levels of handling and
acceleration that are capable of
taming Europe’s most challenging
race circuits.
Lotus Sport Exige Cup 255
Lotus Sport Exige Cup 255
The Lotus Sport Exige Cup 255
features the following upgrades
over the Exige Cup 240.
All have been developed by Lotus
Sport skilled engineers to provide
the most dramatic on-track
experience possible.
• Power increase to 255 PS
• Uprated airbox and filter
• Uprated roof scoop
• Uprated air-to-air charge cooler
• Uprated fuel pump
• Four-piston, two-piece front
brake calipers, with 308 mm
front discs and 288 mm
rear discs
• Level 2 sports exhaust with
de-cat pipe (track only option)
A power increase to 255 PS is
achieved by a number of
substantial revisions to the vehicle.
A larger roof air intake ensures the
intercooler is supplied with an
increased volume of air, whilst
the revised air box ensures
this reaches the combustion
chamber with the least
possible disturbance.
Lotus Sport Exige Cup 255
An all-new two-row 50 mm
intercooler means air reaches the
engine in a cooled, denser state
improving combustion within the
chamber and ultimately increasing
the power and torque output of
the engine.
Lotus Sport engineers have
also revised the fuel system by
incorporating a redesigned fuel
pump, thus ensuring maximum
power output of 255 PS at
maximum engine revs.
Cup 255 has the stopping ability
to match the savage acceleration
generated by the new 255 PS
engine. Combined with Brembo
single-piston sliding rear calipers
and 288 mm rear discs, you can
be assured of many an overtaking
opportunity whilst on the brakes!
The four-piston, two-piece front
calipers combined with a 308
mm front disc ensure the Exige
Lotus Sport Exige Cup 255
Lotus Sport Exige Cup 255
Engine
2ZZ-GE engine, Metal Matrix Composite (MMC) & aluminium lightweight and
compact construction. Chain driven Double Over-Head Camshafts (DOHC)
exploiting a Variable Valve Timing & Lift - intelligent (VVTL-i) system. Lotus T4e
engine management system, multi-point sequential fuel injection, electronic
ignition and electronic throttle control. Lotus developed supercharger installation
including intake manifold, plenum and induction system, and air to air intercooler.
Transmission
C64 manual transaxle, aluminium lightweight construction
6-speed, close ratio, constant mesh helical gears and open differential
TRD Uprated Clutch and Cover
Torque-sensing limited slip differential (LSD)
Lotus Sport Exige Cup 255
Lotus Sport Exige Cup 255
Suspension
Fully independent suspension utilising unequal length wishbones
Öhlins 2-way adjustable dampers with remote reservoirs and coil over springs
Adjustable front anti-roll bar
Rear double sheer track control arm brace
Adjustable ride height
Braking System
Servo-assisted, track tuned 4-channel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Two-piece radially mounted, four-piston front calipers
308 mm two-piece aluminium belled cross-drilled front discs
Uprated Pagid RS14 front and rear pads
Goodridge stainless steel braided hoses
Wheels/Tyres
Y-Type 8-Spoke lightweight alloy wheels in Hi-Power silver
Yokohama Advan A048 LTS tyres
Front: 195/50 6.5J R16
Rear: 225/45 7.5J R17
Lotus Sport Exige Cup 255
General Information*
Enlarged roof scoop
6-point roll-cage (FIA approved)
Sports seats
4-point driver and passenger harnesses
Mechanical ignition kill switch (cockpit and external switch location)
Electronic fire extinguisher system (cockpit and external switch location)
Oil Accusump™
Servicing Information
Different service procedures apply for this vehicle
Lotus Sport Exige Cup 255
Road Options
Air conditioning¹
Lotus Sport limited slip differential (LSD) – plate type
Metallic paint
Lifestyle paint
Track Options**
70 litre fuel cell (FIA Approved)
C64 6-speed gearbox with dog engagement and revised gear ratios
1.5-way adjustable plate-type limited slip differential
De-cat pipe
Level 2 stainless steel sports exhaust – 104.0 dB(A)
Hi-Power silver 5-spoke ultra lightweight forged alloy wheels
Yokohama A005 racing slick tyres
Race specification battery with battery tray
Black race seat – driver only (FIA Approved)
Black 6-point harnesses – driver only (FIA Approved)
Lotus Sport Exige Cup 255
The Small Print
*Lotus Sport Exige Cup 255 is not road legal in all markets.
**Special conditions apply to these products and are for track use only.
Customers should confirm requirements prior to order.
Each customer is responsible for their car to fully comply with the respective
race regulations. Lotus reserves the right to change or amend specification
and options at any time. All specifications and options are correct at time of file
creation. ¹Air conditioning is standard fit in some international markets.
Terms and conditions apply. The vehicle is NOT covered by the standard
manufacturer’s warranty.
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