Geneva 2009: Lotus touts efficiency of new 2010 Exige S

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Click above for a high-res gallery of the 2010 Lotus Exige S “The same technology that makes a lightweight car a high performer also makes it efficient – how many cars have performance figures of 0 – 100 km/h in 4.77 secs but produce only 199 g/km CO2?” That question was posed by Mike Kimberley, Chief Executive of Group Lotus plc, and he’s got a point. As part of its ongoing quest to shave weight, Lotus has blessed us with what are undoubtedly the most efficient fossil fuel-burning sportscars the world has ever seen. Of course, Lotus vehicles have also proven rather adept at accepting EV conversions for this same reason. For the 2010 model year, Lotus has upped the ante yet again by incrementally improving the aerodynamics of its Exige S, nudging up the fuel efficiency and lowering the carbon emissions in the process. A revised fascia lets more air in to cool the radiator and twin oil coolers and a new rear wing reduces drag and still puts down 42 kilograms (93 pounds) of downforce at 160 km/h (about 100 mph). Add it all up, and the new Exige S emits 199 g/km CO 2 and achieves European Combined Cycle ratings of 8.5 litres/100 km (33.2 mpg). Car Blog Greenthe full press release after the break. Gallery: 2010 Lotus Exige S [Source: Lotus] Continue reading Geneva 2009: Lotus touts efficiency of new 2010 Exige S Auto Blog: Lotus , Geneva Motor Show Geneva 2009: Lotus touts efficiency of new 2010 Exige S originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds .Car Blog Green | Car Blog Green | Car Blog Green