Tokyo Preview: Lotus Exige Scura a.k.a. Stealth Edition…
By Andrew C., 30 Aug, 2010. 0 Comments
Lotus Exige Scura
This is the Lotus Scura, the so-called Exige Stealth Edition which will be showcased at this year's Tokyo Motor Show. In fact, the Scura is a tweaked Exige S capable to deliver an impressive 260 hp, with 40 hp more than the standard Exige. Although it has a bigger amount of power the car still delivers an impressive fuel consumption of 8.5 litres/100 km and 6.5 litres/100 km on the Official European Extra Urban Cycle and emissions of 199 g/km of CO2.
The Lotus Exige Scura is capable to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 4.1 seconds, to 160 km/h (100 mph) in 9.9 seconds while the top speed achieved is 245 km/h (152 mph). Due to its name which means 'Stealth' in Italian, the new car features a matt "Phantom Black" finish as well as sports seats, centre consol, oil cooler inlet valves and front splitter made of carbon fibre. Lotus will begin taking orders for this new car right after the Tokyo Motor Show closes its doors and prices will start at €60.000 or £45,000!
Press release: "Lotus Cars unveils its latest special edition - the Exige Scura, so called due to its dramatic matt black and carbon fibre theme, at the Tokyo International Motorshow on 21st of October 2009. Translated as 'dark' from Italian, the name 'Scura' reflects the stealth character of this already fierce looking Lotus and its stunning soft-feel matt black paint finish. Limited to just 35 cars globally, this Exige evokes a desire to 'indulge your dark side'. This is a serious looking car and enhancements to performance and a reduction in weight from the production level Exige S means that the Exige Scura demands to be driven by a serious driver. Contrasting high gloss 'Phantom Black' triple stripes run the length of the car and a carbon fibre front splitter, oil cooler inlet vanes, side airscoops and rear spoiler enhance the stunning distinction between the different textures and exaggerate the tactile quality of the velvety touch to the matt black paint finish."
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