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The new Lotus Exige Cup 430 Type 25 is a collector’s piece like no other and a fitting tribute to one of the most successful and influential Formula 1 cars of all time. Referencing the Type 25, the single seat Lotus racing car that dominated the 1963 season with Jim Clark at the wheel, winning seven pole positions, seven of ten Grand Prix events and the 1963 World Championship and Constructor’s titles.
The Lotus 25, designed by Lotus founder and F1 legend Colin Chapman, was the first Formula One car made of a revolutionary fully-stressed monocoque chassis which made it far superior to other F1 cars of the time thanks to its rigid chassis and extremely light weight.
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Jean-Marc Gales, CEO, Group Lotus plc said, “We are proud to have named this unique Lotus Exige Cup 430 in honour of the Lotus Type 25, a car which left an indelible mark on the development of motorsport. It was revolutionary when introduced and the first car to win Lotus a Constructor’s World Championship, the first of seven. It is a perfect example of Lotus’ design philosophy – light, yet incredibly strong and peerless on the racetrack. That same ethos, our company DNA, is found in the Exige Cup 430 Type 25, which is lighter than its predecessors and even more powerful. Combined with a class-leading balance in handling and agility, it’s our ultimate point-to-point two-seater sports car.”
The Exige Cup 430 Type 25 will be powered by Lotus’ 3.5-liter supercharged and charge cooled V6, producing 430hp and 325lbft of torque. It will accelerate from 0 to 60mph in just 3.2 seconds, reach a top speed of 180mph, and generate up to 485lbs of downforce.
Announcing the new car, Jean-Marc Gales, CEO, Group Lotus plc said: “Although the Lotus Exige Cup 430 Type 25 is street legal, it blurs the line between road and race car to provide owners with an unbeatable blend of power, road holding, intuitive handling at any speed. On everyday open roads it rewards its driver with a pure analogue experience, like only a Lotus can, yet venture onto the track and you’ll find a depth in performance that only the very best driver can truly exploit. Like the Lotus Type 25 in 1963, this car is without any rival.”
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