Exige Top Speed

[greyrigg]

I am a bit disturbed at the top speed of my Exige...it is way slower than the 111r...maybe the fly by wire throttle.

How many tuts does anyone else get in an S2 Exige? Mines only about 140...

Malcolm

[simon]

Top speed of a 111R is 149mph IIRC so with the extra weight and aerodynamics the Exige should be slower. Probably doesn't stop Lotus saying it's the same as the 111R though.

[jj]

I was racing an enzo along they expressway man pure pumped him over 170 passed him just afore ey roundabout at machargs he was ragin man.

[Shug]

I have hazy recollection of reading something on SELC*CK about the fly-by-wire throttles not opening fully for some owners. ECU re-flash solved it, so get MMC to have a gander with the check tool and see what opening you are getting....

[Shug]

I was racing an enzo along they expressway man pure pumped him over 170 passed him just afore ey roundabout at machargs he was ragin man.

*chortle*

This is greyrigg:

http://www.team-scottish-elises.co.uk/2 ... esults.asp

I assume he's been testing between races, or on closed private test tracks....

[greyrigg]

I was never too happy at the thought of Lotus using fly by wire...Lotus and electronics never fill me with confidence but even my wife's defender is fly by wire.

Here's a more up to date picture from the weekend at Spa....same result as 2004 Dijon....well chuffed

http://www.imagevaults.co.uk/images/cat ... nstone.jpg

[mac]

I was racing an enzo along they expressway man pure pumped him over 170 passed him just afore ey roundabout at machargs he was ragin man.

See what happens when you stay out past your bedtime......







Mac

[mac]

I am a bit disturbed at the top speed of my Exige...it is way slower than the 111r...maybe the fly by wire throttle.

How many tuts does anyone else get in an S2 Exige? Mines only about 140...

Malcolm

Why not come along to the RR session - and see what it tops out in there - obviously there won't be wind resistance but it'll give a base line.


Mac

[ed]

ive had mine up to 148(dial), 142 on the road angel on the autobahn. had a wee bit left but according to the book they top out at 145, 111r book at around 149 as i believe they have less drag. cheers ed

[alicrozier]

I assume you're using 5th gear for vmax runs...

8.5K rpm in 5th = 147.9 mph

[greyrigg]

Yip...5th gear and it is struggling. I think the throttle thing will need looking at so will arrange to get this checked....my 'test track' has a huge straight so it should max out for a good while.

[Brian J]

Mine is old style throttle - ran easily up to indicated 140 with something stll to go.

Agree Lotus figures say Exige is slightly slower on top speed due to downforce.

[Shug]

I was racing an enzo along they expressway man pure pumped him over 170 passed him just afore ey roundabout at machargs he was ragin man.

I take that was in km/h you were dreaming in

Methinks he was taking the pash, without knowing Malcolm

[Sanjøy]

ive had mine up to 148(dial), 142 on the road angel on the autobahn. had a wee bit left but according to the book they top out at 145,

Still think that is enough to drop a 98 S1 ?

[Shug]

ive had mine up to 148(dial), 142 on the road angel on the autobahn. had a wee bit left but according to the book they top out at 145,

Still think that is enough to drop a 98 S1 ?

Depends if you chuck a box o' pro-plus in with the full-caff colombian......