An exclusive new “20th Anniversary” edition of the Exige Sport 410, has been unveiled by Lotus.
Finished in a choice of new retro-inspired colours, the two-seater features higher levels of standard equipment as well as an upgraded interior.
All versions come with an exterior package marking the Exige Series 1 from the year 2000. These are the body-coloured roof, side air intake pods and rear wing, plus the black ‘shark fin’ stone chip protector ahead of the rear wheel. The nostalgia is carried over to the interior, where there’s a choice of different coloured Alcantara trims, and each seat is decorated with panelled stitching which echoes that of the original car.
Also part of the new car’s look is a special ‘20th Anniversary’ black silhouette logo featuring a profile image of the Series 1. It’s visible on the front wings above the side repeaters and on the rear bumper. Inside it’s embroidered on the seat backs and embossed on the car’s dashboard ‘build plaque’. A distinctive ‘20’ logo on the rear wing end-plates adds the finishing touch.
In terms of paint options, the Anniversary will come in one of three bespoke exterior colours all taken from the Exige Series 1, namely “Chrome Orange”, “Laser Blue” and “Calypso Red”. In addition, customers can select “Saffron Yellow” – a colour reminiscent of the original “Norfolk Mustard Yellow” – “Motorsport Black” or “Arctic Silver”.
The car’s list of standard equipment, meanwhile, includes Nitron three-way adjustable dampers. These have variable bump and re-bound settings that enable the driver to personalise the suspension to suit driving style and environment, for example, on the road or a race track. The front splitter, front access panel and rear tailgate are all made from carbon-fibre.
A number of features that are optional extras on the Exige are also fitted as standard on the Anniversary car. These include DAB digital radio with bluetooth, cruise control, forged alloy wheels and an Alcantara steering wheel. Remaining options include carbon-fibre sill trim, lightweight lithium-ion battery and titanium lightweight exhaust.
The first 20th Anniversary cars are scheduled to be delivered later this year.
