Editing Models - Exige V6 (section)

==Motorsport==

===Exige R-GT===

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The Exige R-GT was first shown alongside the standard Exige S road car at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2011<ref>[http://www.seloc.org/2011/09/lotus-cars-the-return-of-lotus-to-rally-2/ SELOC - Lotus Cars – The Return of Lotus to Rally]</ref>, the Exige R-GT was the first motor sport variant of the new Exige to be shown to the public. The car was shown initially in a paint scheme designed to match the Lotus Talbot Sunbeam rally cars, but was later changed to the black and gold colour scheme.

Designed for tarmac rallying in the FIA R-GT class for GT Production Cars<ref>[http://www.fia.com/sites/default/files/regulation/file/256%20%282013%29.pdf FIA Article 256 (2013) - Specific Regulations for GT Production Cars (Group RGT) - published on 11.12.2012]</ref> the Exige R-GT features a number of modifications to conform to the class regulations and make it suitable for rallying.
* 34 mm air restrictor, reducing power to 302bhp
* Ballasted to 1200kg minimum weight
* Steel rollcage specifically designed and homologated, bolted and bonded on the lightweight Aluminium chassis
* Front and rear specific underbody protections
* WRC style crew side protections and lexan side windows
* Roof cockpit air scoop
* 3 ways adjustable front and rear specific dampers
* 6 ratios sequential gearbox, two homologated final drives and LSD differential
* Uprated brake discs, calipers, improved cooling and hydraulic handbrake
* 7" x 17" front wheels with 205-62/17 front tyres
* 8" x 18" rear wheels with 225-65/18 rear tyres

The Exige R-GT received it's first shakedown test in Turin on December 23rd 2011<ref>[http://www.seloc.org/2011/12/lotus-cars-lotus-motorsport-hit-major-milestones-video-and-gallery/ SELOC - Lotus Cars – Lotus Motorsport Hit Major Milestones – Video and Gallery]</ref> and again in St Remo in March 2012<ref>[http://www.seloc.org/2012/03/lotus-cars-rallying-st-remo-test/ SELOC - Lotus Cars – Rallying – St Remo Test]</ref>,with it's first event planned for April 2012<ref>[http://www.seloc.org/2012/03/exige-r-gt-to-make-italian-debut/ SELOC - Exige R-GT to Make Italian Debut]</ref>.

The car failed to receive the necessary homologation in time to compete in the Rally 1000 Miglia in April, but made an appearance at the Goodwood Festival of Speed<ref>[http://www.seloc.org/2012/07/video-lotus-take-to-the-goodwood-hillclimb/ SELOC - Video – Lotus Take To The Goodwood Hillclimb]</ref> and ran as the course car at the Belgian Geko Ypres rally<ref>[http://www.seloc.org/2012/06/lotus-cars-something-from-the-weekend-26th-june-2012/ SELOC - Lotus Cars – Something From The Weekend – 26th June 2012]</ref> before receiving FIA homologation in July 2012<ref>[http://www.seloc.org/2012/07/lotus-cars-lotus-exige-r-gt-gains-fia-homologation/ SELOC - Lotus Cars – Lotus Exige R-GT Gains FIA Homologation]</ref>.

The car made it's first competitive appearance driven by Bernardo Sousa at the Madeira round of the European Rally Championship, but crashed out on the third stage after suffering issues electrical issues which caused a failure with the gear selection<ref>[http://www.seloc.org/2012/07/sousa-and-exige-r-gt-crash-out-of-madeira-debut/ SELOC - Sousa and Exige R-GT crash out of Madeira debut]</ref>. The crash damaged the chassis beyond repair and the car made no more appearances in 2012 - it's unknown if any Exige R-GT's will be campaigned in 2013.

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===Exige V6 Cup===

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| [[Image:Lotus Exige V6 Cup Competition 3.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Lotus Exige V6 Cup Competition]] || [[Image:Lotus Exige V6 Cup Competition 4.jpg|thumb|center|300px|Lotus Exige V6 Cup Competition]]
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The Exige V6 Cup was first shown at the Lotus Festival in August 2012<ref>[http://www.seloc.org/2012/08/lotus-racing-exige-v6-cup-specifications/ SELOC - Lotus Racing Exige V6 Cup specifications]</ref>, with full specifications made available ahead of the cars official unveiling at Autosport International 2013<ref>[http://www.seloc.org/2013/01/lotus-cars-lotus-racing-set-to-reveal-its-motorsport-mettle-at-autosport-international-where-visitors-can-win-a-driving-academy-experience/ SELOC - Lotus Cars – Lotus Racing set to reveal its Motorsport mettle at Autosport International where visitors can win a Driving Academy experience]</ref>. The engine remains the same as in the standard [[Models_-_Exige_V6#Exige_S_.282012.29 | Exige S]], bar the addition of a baffled wet-sump, while the unladen vehicle mass is dropped to 1080kg.

The Lotus Exige V6 Cup features as standard the follow performance upgrades and safety equipment:
* AP-Racing four-piston calipers (front and rear) with ventilated and cross drilled 2 piece discs
* Double wishbone suspension with anti-roll bars (front and rear)
* Lotus Dynamic Performance Management (Lotus DPM) with switchable driving modes: Touring, Sport and DPM off
* Aerodynamically optimised front splitter, rear diffuser and wing
* Sport exhaust with bypass valve
* Tool kit
* 2-Way adjustable dampers
* FIA approved roll-cage
* FIA approved fire extinguisher
* 6-point race harness (Hans)
* Baffled sump
* Track specification tow eyes
* Head lamp cover decals
* Removable steering wheel
* Battery Isolator Switch

The track only version of the Exige V6 Cup is sold in to the US market and is eligible for racing in the [http://www.lotuscup.us/‎ Lotus Cup USA] series.
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===Exige V6 Cup R===

[[image:Lotus-Exige-V6-Cup-R-Development-Car-1.jpg|right|thumb|400px|Exige V6 Cup R Development Car]]
In December 2012 a lucky group of potential Exige V6 Cup customers, including forum member 'jokke_vlo' were invited up to Hethel to test out the latest developments by Lotus Racing on the companies test track<ref>[http://www.seloc.org/2012/12/seloc-member-tests-latest-exige-v6-developments-from-lotus-racing/ SELOC - SELOC member tests latest Exige V6 developments from Lotus Racing]</ref>.

The revised car features a number of aerodynamic and mechanical changes to help transform the latest Exige from a road and track day weapon in to a full race ready machine. 

On the outside the car has sprouted an extended front splitter and larger, adjustable, rear wing, while a slatted rear engine cover, removed inner rear lights and cut out where the number plate normally rests aid cooling.

Under the hood the Toyota sourced 2GR-FE engine sees a small power increase to 366ps due to revised intake, exhaust and mapping, while a sequential, paddle shift gearbox is added to help improve lap times and durability in race conditions.

Exige V6 Cup R cars are hand-built from the chassis up by Lotus Racing, with sills bolted to the chassis as opposed to being production line built with bonded side panels as on the Exige S and regular Exige V6 Cup cars. This helps with the access and repairs often needed on race cars.

The Lotus Exige V6 Cup R features as standard the follow performance upgrades and safety equipment:
* Bespoke 'V6 Cup' exterior detail & interior trim
* T45 steel main roll hoop incorporating 'A' frame, harness bar & front FIA bolt-in cage
* Motorsport specification carbon fibre rear wing
* Lightweight louvered engine cover
* Optional 6 speed sequential transmission with 'paddle-shift' operation, race tuned shift strategy
* FIA FT3 70 litre capacity fuel cell
* FIA approved fire suppression system
* Internal & external battery isolator switches
* FIA & HANS compliant carbon fibre drivers seat with 6 point harness
* Race pack - competition slick tyres, 4 mode DPM, 2 piece brake discs
* Multi adjustable competition specification suspension with front & rear anti roll bars
* Removable quick release steering wheel
* Baffled wet sump system with single rear mounted oil cooler
* Front & rear towing eyes
* Lotus Racing specific chassis number
* Weight reduction of circa 100 kilos (Claimed weight reduction over standard S road model)
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