{"id":5276,"date":"2014-06-09T15:59:52","date_gmt":"2014-06-09T15:59:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.seloc.org\/?p=5276"},"modified":"2014-06-09T15:59:52","modified_gmt":"2014-06-09T15:59:52","slug":"lotus-celebrates-formula-1-provenance-with-limited-edition-exige-lf1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/f.seloc.club\/w691\/index.php\/2014\/06\/09\/lotus-celebrates-formula-1-provenance-with-limited-edition-exige-lf1\/","title":{"rendered":"Lotus celebrates Formula 1 provenance with limited edition \u2018Exige LF1\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"Exige<\/a>Lotus unveiled a new special edition this week at the Canary Wharf Motorexpo – the Lotus F1 Team inspired Exige LF1.<\/p>\n

The LF1 features a number of unique additions over the standard Exige S model and is limited to just 81 cars – the same as the number of victories by Lotus teams in their various guises.<\/p>\n

Discussion: SELOC Chat – Canary Wharf Expo<\/a><\/p>\n

Fuelled by the excitement and anticipation of the 2014 Formula 1\u00ae season, Lotus gives its Exige S range a shot of race adrenaline with the Exige LF1 limited edition.<\/p>\n

This summer 81 Lotus Exige S cars will receive a Lotus F1\u00ae Team inspired livery and interior trim to commemorate the number of grand prix victories held by the Lotus marque*,<\/p>\n

Delivering race-car thrills on the road and track, the critically acclaimed supercharged 3.5l V6 Exige S is well known for its focussed dynamic performance, now, with a striking bespoke black and gold paint scheme with red accents and gold 17\u201d front and 18\u201d rear cast alloy wheels, the Exige LF1 leaves no doubt as to its heritage or indeed to its intention!<\/p>\n

The Exige LF1 is a car that begs to be driven; inside the meticulously designed black and gold interior ensures that the driver and passenger environment evokes the spirit of competition, the sporty details a continuity of the Formula 1\u00ae inspired scheme.<\/p>\n

Exclusivity and performance are at the heart of the Exige LF1; each car will be individually numbered with its own limited edition carbon fibre build plate and loaded rich with extras such as the Exige Race Pack with Dynamic Performance Management system, two-piece high performance brake discs and high-performance Pirelli P-Zero Trofeo tyres. For those drivers wanting to optimise their Exige LF1 optional Convenience Pack, heated seats and rear parking sensors are available.<\/p>\n

Designed with Lotus fans firmly in mind, the Lotus Exige LF1 brings to life the iconic black and gold livery of the 1970s and 1980s. A blend of heritage and modernity, the Exige LF1 pays homage to the great Lotus Formula 1 cars of yesteryear yet incorporates the palette and sophistication of today\u2019s E22. Each of the 81 limited edition cars will sequentially celebrate a specific Grand Prix from car #1 commemorating Lotus\u2019 first GP victory at Monaco in 1960 to car #81 marking Kimi Raikkonen\u2019s win at Australia in 2013.<\/p>\n

Not only will Exige LF1 owners be guaranteed an exclusive driving experience, but they will also automatically become Exige LF1 Members. Exige LF1 Membership offers a real Lotus F1 experience including a behind the scenes tour of the Lotus Cars and Lotus F1\u00ae Team factories and a range of Lotus F1\u00ae Team gifts and memorabilia.<\/p>\n

Jean-Marc Gales, Lotus CEO explained, \u201cLotus\u2019 DNA is borne of the Formula one\u00ae arena and with 65 years of motorsport racing experience, 40 of those in F1\u00ae it\u2019s fitting we celebrate our sporting origins and our race successes with the new Exige LF1. 81 limited edition cars, each one an acknowledgement to each of Lotus\u2019 81 Grand Prix wins, this car is intended for the truest of Lotus\u2019 racing fans.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Exige LF1 makes its public debut during the second week of June, showcased in its right-hand drive guise at the Canary Wharf Motorexpo in London from Monday 9 June until Sunday 15 June and simultaneously in its left-hand drive European-spec at Le Mans 24 hours from Wednesday 11 June to Sunday 15 of June 2014.<\/p>\n

Visitors to the 2014 Goodwood Festival of Speed can see the Exige LF1 on display from 26 until 29 June.<\/p>\n

For more details about Lotus\u2019 activities at these events please visit the \u2018Events\u2019 section of our website 4lot.us\/events<\/p>\n

The Exige LF1 Special edition in detail<\/p>\n

Exterior:
\nBespoke black and gold livery with red accents
\nBespoke exterior badges incorporating \u2018LF1\u2019 logo
\nExclusive black and gold \u2018Lotus\u2019 nose badge and wheel centres<\/p>\n

Interior:
\nBespoke trim in leather and technical fabric featuring black and gold design with gold contrast piping and stitching details
\nEmbroidered \u2018LF1\u2019 logos on headrests and floor mats
\nEmbroidered \u2018Lotus F1\u00ae Team\u2019 logo on seat backs
\nMatt gold 5-spoke 17\u201d\/18\u201dcast alloy wheels
\nPirelli P-Zero Trofeo Tyres
\nRace Pack
\nTwo-piece high performance brake discs
\nRed brake calipers
\nAir conditioning
\nIndividually numbered limited edition carbon fibre build plate
\nBespoke carbon fibre engine plate<\/p>\n

Optional Equipment:
\nConvenience Pack
\nHeated seats
\nRear parking sensors<\/p>\n

The Lotus Exige LF1 special edition comes with the following Formula 1\u00ae package within the purchase price of the car:<\/p>\n

\u2013 A factory tour for 2 people of the Lotus Cars production facility at Hethel
\n\u2013 A factory tour for 2 people of the Lotus F1\u00ae Team headquarters at Enstone
\n\u2013 Collector\u2019s edition owner\u2019s pack including Exige LF1 Membership card entitling members to 20% discount on Lotus Originals and Heritage ranges and 10% off Lotus F1\u00ae Team Replica collection
\n\u2013 Romain Grosjean 1:2 scale replica helmet
\n\u2013 Lotus F1\u00ae car key fob
\n\u2013 Lotus F1\u00ae Team USB stick<\/p>\n

Performance:
\nMax Power; 345 hp (350 PS) at 7000 rpm
\nMax Torque; 295 lbft (400 Nm) at 4500 rpm
\n0-60 mph; 3.8 seconds
\n0-100 km\/h; 4.0 seconds
\nMax Speed; 170 mph (274 km\/h)
\nWeight; 1176 kg<\/p>\n

The Lotus Exige LF1 is available to customers in all Global markets (excluding the USA).<\/p>\n

Fuel consumption for Exige S; Urban 19.5 mpg \u2013 14.5 litres \/ 100km. Extra urban 37.2 mpg \u2013 7.6 litres \/ 100km. Combined \u2013 28.0 mpg \u2013 10.1 litres \/ 100km.
\nCO2 emissions 236g CO2 \/ km.<\/p>\n

* as at the end of the 2013 season<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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