Lotus Exige 0–60 Times
The Lotus Exige 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 8 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Automobile, Car and Driver and Motor Trend and more.
The fastest tested production Lotus Exige is the 2009 Lotus Exige S 260 Sport Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.10 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 12.60 seconds at 110.1 mph, according to Road & Track.
The slowest tested production Lotus Exige is the 2006 Lotus Exige Coupe, which took 5.20 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 13.90 seconds at 99.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Across the 8 verified production tests of the Lotus Exige, the average 0–60 mph time is 4.50 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 13.19 seconds at 106.38 mph.
Fastest 0–60 4.10sec 2009 S 260 Sport Coupe · stock
Average 0–60 4.50sec Across 8 production runs
Avg ¼ Mile 13.19sec @ 106.4 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 5.20sec 2006 Coupe
Across 8 verified production runs, the Lotus Exige ranges from 4.10 to 5.20 seconds 0–60, with a 4.50-second average.
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Lotus Exige Performance Overview
Focused on compact, lightweight gasoline performance, the Lotus Exige appears here across 8 verified tests spanning 2006 to 2010, all within the Series 2 era. Across those four model years, the car’s performance profile centered on Toyota’s 2ZZ-GE four-cylinder, evolving from naturally aspirated 190-hp form to supercharged variants reaching 257 hp. The earliest result in this set, a 2006 Coupe, ran 0-60 mph in 5.2 seconds, establishing the baseline for the model’s measured production performance.
From there, the tested range tightened quickly as supercharged S models arrived. A 2007 Exige S Coupe dropped the sprint to 4.1 seconds, the quickest figure recorded in this dataset and a mark matched by the 2009 S 260 Sport Coupe, which also delivered the line’s best quarter-mile at 12.6 seconds @ 110.1 mph. Across all eight tests, average performance settled at 4.5 seconds to 60 mph and 13.19 seconds at 106.4 mph in the quarter-mile.
By the end of the covered run, the Series 2 Exige stood as a narrowly focused, gasoline-only model line with naturally aspirated and supercharged versions sharing the same core chassis concept. In the latest tests here, the 2009 S 260 Sport Coupe’s 4.1-second 0-60 remains the benchmark for the Exige across this dataset.
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Lotus Exige 0–60 Times by Generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series 2 | 2004–2011 | 4.50s | 4.10s — 2009 S 260 Sport Coupe | 8 | The Series 2 generation (2004–2011) averaged 4.50 seconds to 60 mph across 8 production tests, led by the 2009 S 260 Sport Coupe at 4.10 seconds. Output ranged from 190 to 257 hp across 1.8L I-4, 1.8L Supercharger I-4 configurations. |
Series 2 2004–2011
Avg 0–60 4.50s
Fastest 4.10s
Tests 8
2009 S 260 Sport Coupe
The Series 2 generation (2004–2011) averaged 4.50 seconds to 60 mph across 8 production tests, led by the 2009 S 260 Sport Coupe at 4.10 seconds. Output ranged from 190 to 257 hp across 1.8L I-4, 1.8L Supercharger I-4 configurations.
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Lotus Exige 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
8 production tests · 4 years ▾
2010 Lotus Exige
2 production runs Avg 0–60 4.40 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.00 sec
Production Tests 2
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2010 Lotus Exige S 260 Sport Coupe
4.30sec 0–60
13.00s ¼ mi @ 107.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 107.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L Supercharger I-4
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- Horsepower
- 257 hp
- Torque
- 173 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 2,077 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 8.1 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 20 C / 26 H / 24 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 8 production runs
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2010 Lotus Exige S 260 Sport Coupe
4.50sec 0–60
13.00s ¼ mi @ 109.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 4.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 109.0 mph
- Engine
- 1.8L Supercharger I-4
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- Horsepower
- 257 hp
- Torque
- 173 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 2,077 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 8.1 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 20 C / 26 H / 22.2 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- MotorWeek
- Overall Rank
- #5 of 8 production runs
How we verify Lotus Exige performance data
Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Lotus Exige trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Lotus Exige 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a verified production test run
0–60 → ¼ mile →
Fastest Recorded run Slowest
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Lotus Exige performance FAQs
10 questions The 2010 Lotus Exige S 260 Sport Coupe runs 0-60 in 4.3 seconds in its quickest recorded test. Across two 2010 tests, the same trim posted 4.3 and 4.5 seconds, with quarter-mile times of 13.0 seconds and trap speeds of 107 and 109 mph.
The quickest Lotus Exige on record is the 2009 Exige S 260 Sport Coupe, with a 0-60 time of 4.1 seconds. It also owns the best quarter-mile result at 12.6 seconds at 110.1 mph, making it the benchmark Exige for straight-line performance.
The fastest stock Lotus Exige is also the 2009 Exige S 260 Sport Coupe. Its best verified 0-60 run is 4.1 seconds, and its quickest quarter-mile pass is 12.6 seconds at 110.1 mph. All eight Exige tests on record are production cars, so there is no modified result skewing the top spot.
Across 8 Lotus Exige tests, the average 0-60 time is 4.5 seconds. Average quarter-mile performance is 13.19 seconds at 106.4 mph. The quickest Exige reaches 60 mph in 4.1 seconds, while the slowest recorded run is 5.2 seconds.
The Series 2 Lotus Exige, sold from 2004 to 2011, averages 0-60 in 4.5 seconds across 8 tests. The quickest Series 2 example is the 2009 S 260 Sport Coupe at 4.1 seconds. Series 2 cars span 190 to 257 hp and include naturally aspirated and supercharged gasoline versions.
The fastest Series 2 Lotus Exige is the 2009 S 260 Sport Coupe. Its best 0-60 time is 4.1 seconds, which stands as the quickest Series 2 result on record. Within the generation, performance ranges from 190 to 257 hp, but the S 260 sits at the top for acceleration.
The Lotus Exige S 260 Sport Coupe is the quickest Exige trim family on record. Across 5 tests, it averages 0-60 in 4.44 seconds, with a best run of 4.1 seconds. For 2010 specifically, two stock tests recorded 4.3 and 4.5 seconds to 60 mph.
The Exige S 260 Sport Coupe is clearly quicker than the base Exige Coupe in recorded testing. The S 260 Sport Coupe averages 4.44 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests and has a best of 4.1 seconds. The Exige Coupe has a single recorded 0-60 result of 5.2 seconds.
The Exige S 260 Sport Coupe is slightly quicker on average than the Exige S Coupe. The S 260 Sport Coupe averages 4.44 seconds to 60 mph across 5 tests, with a best of 4.1 seconds. The S Coupe averages 4.3 seconds across 2 tests and also matches a 4.1-second best.
The Lotus Exige averages 13.19 seconds in the quarter mile at 106.4 mph across 8 tests. The fastest Exige quarter-mile run is 12.6 seconds at 110.1 mph from the 2009 S 260 Sport Coupe. For the 2010 S 260 Sport Coupe, recorded quarter-mile times are 13.0 seconds with 107 and 109 mph trap speeds.
Sources
Automobile
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
MotorWeek
Road & Track
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Lotus Exige can do, not a single marketing claim.
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