2007 Lotus Exige S sold at ISSIMI

2007 Lotus Exige S

Storm Titanium Metallic Over Black Interior, 16,145 Miles, Supercharged Exige In Very Nice Condition Throughout.

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September 15, 2023 at 7:16 PM

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$64,995 by dunnjun1

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San Carlos, CA

16,146 miles

Listed on Jul 20, 2023

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Username	Amount	Difference (%)	Time
dunnjun1	$64,995	+ 0.0%	September 12, 2023 7:16 PM

Details

VIN: SCCVC11177HL80779
Mileage: 16,146 miles
Location: San Carlos, CA
Total owners: N/A
Title status: N/A
Body: Coupe

Engine: 1.8L Supercharged Inline-4
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain: Rear Wheel Drive
Exterior color: Storm Titanium Metallic
Interior color: Black & Arctic White
Vehicle history: View report

Significance

When Lotus brought the Elise to the United States in the summer of 2004, it was like no other car with its lightweight, stripped-down interior and telepathic handling characteristics. Powered by a twin-cam inline 4 sourced from Toyota, the Elise went to great lengths to dissuade the public from the notion that Lotus builds unreliable, low-quality vehicles, and it was an instant success that turned around the brand’s trajectory in the US. In 2006, Lotus announced it would bring the hard-top Elise known as the Exige, which was even more track-focused than the cloth roofed Elise. The same year, Lotus developed the Exige S, which took the already quick Exige and added a Roots-type supercharger on top, which upped the power and made the car much faster everywhere in the power curve.

About this vehicle

This 2007 Lotus Exige S is finished in Storm Titanium Metallic and shows less than 16,150 miles on the odometer. With only two owners from new, the car is in very good condition and was serviced by a marque expert less than 2,000 miles ago. The Exige is fitted from the factory with revised bodywork that creates nearly 100 lbs of downforce at 100 mph, giving it far greater high-speed stability than the Elise, which produces just 13 lbs at the same speed. A set of lightweight 5-spoke wheels with polished lips are wrapped in sticky Toyo Proxes R888s and house a set of AP Racing brakes with slotted rotors behind them.

To keep the weight down, the interior of the Exige is stripped down with bare aluminum covering most of the car’s inside. A set of ultra-thin bucket seats are wrapped in leather and are more aggressive than those found in the Elise. This car does benefit from the upgraded sound system and optional carpeted floor mats, which both help add a bit of civility to the car and make it a more pleasant place to spend time. The three-spoke steering wheel gives excellent driver feedback thanks to its lack of power steering and minimal weight over the front wheels.

A 1.8 liter DOHC Toyota Inline-4 sits longitudinally behind the passenger compartment and, in the Exige S, is topped with an intercooled Roots-style supercharger. Running 7 psi of boost, power is up from 190 to 220 horsepower and torque from 138 lb-ft to 159 lb-ft. Although this doesn’t sound like a massive increase, more power is available everywhere in the rev range, and with the additional supercharger whine behind your head, you will want to rev the car out at every opportunity. This engine is then connected to a 6-speed close-ratio manual transaxle with light shifts and a clutch that is easy to get used to and doesn’t put up a fight when you get stuck in traffic.

Due to crash regulations, the Elise and Exige left the United States market in 2011. Unfortunately, this lightweight formula is one that manufacturers will likely never be able to replicate here, making these cars the end of the line for proper “no concessions” driver's cars. This example is perhaps the best of the breed and is offered in excellent overall condition and a great color combination. As soon as you get behind the wheel, you will navigate toward your favorite back road or race track to experience everything this lightweight sports car offers.

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