Lotus Exige 0–60 Times
The Lotus Exige 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 8 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Automobile, Car and Driver and Motor Trend and more.
The fastest tested 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 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.
Out of all the Lotus Exige tests in our database, 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 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
13.19sec
@ 106.4 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
5.20sec
2006 Coupe
Across 8 verified 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 | 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 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 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 tests · 4 years
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2010 Lotus Exige
2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
4.40
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
13.00
sec
Recorded Tests
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2010 Lotus Exige S 260 Sport Coupe
4.30sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.00s
¼ mi @ 107.0 mph
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- 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
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2010 Lotus Exige S 260 Sport Coupe
4.50sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.00s
¼ mi @ 109.0 mph
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- 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
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #5 of 8
How we verify Lotus Exige performance data
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 recorded test run
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Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Lotus Exige performance FAQs
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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
Motor Week
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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