Being able to accelerate from 0-60 mph in 3.88 seconds, 0-100 mph in 9.2 seconds, and holding a top speed record of 158 mph, the Lotus Exige 265E already hold’s a record for being the fastest E85 powered Sportscar in the world.
Based on the Lotus Exige itself, the group at Lotus Engineering, the engineering consultancy division of Group Lotus Plc has come out with this E85 version, which is 21% and 16% stronger in hp and torque respectively over the gasoline model.
Geraint Castleton-White, Head of Powertrain for Lotus Engineering:
We wanted to prove the point that green sportscars can also be very high performing sportscars. The fact that we have produced a research version of the Exige that is more powerful than the standard road car is a testament to the benefits of going green. We are also pleased that this vehicle demonstrates our engineering capabilities, our understanding of flex fuel vehicles and our knowledge of emerging fuel technologies. It also promotes bio-ethanol as a fuel of choice for the enthusiastic driver as well as the environmentally conscious driver.
In addition to hybrids, F1 should try out this technology too. The car looks amazing too.
Via: greencarcongress.com
