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Lotus Exige S2

Headline trim: Cup 260 1.8 SC — 237 bhp, 0-60 in 4.0s.

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Verdict
A
BHP
237 bhp
0–60
4.0 s
Top speed
158 mph
MPG
27 mpg (US)
Used
$38,000-$70,000

Strengths

  • Toyota 2ZZ + supercharger combo
  • Hardtop dynamics
  • Cup variants track-ready

Weaknesses

  • Toyota 2ZZ valve-spring
  • Cabin tiny
  • Cup 260 expensive used

Notable tech

  • Bonded aluminium (S2 chassis)
  • Fixed-roof coupe
  • Toyota 1.8 NA / 1.8 SC
  • 6MT only
  • S / Cup 240 / Cup 260 / S 240 trims

Common issues

  • K-series gasket early
  • Toyota 2ZZ valve-spring
  • Toe-link bolts

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across S2's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

Pick two engines to compare
1.8 NA 2ZZ
BHP189
Torque181 Nm
0–604.7 s
Top147 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT
1.8 SC S 240
BHP240
Torque230 Nm
0–604.0 s
Top150 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT
1.8 SC Cup 260
BHP257
Torque236 Nm
0–604.0 s
Top158 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT