General specifications
Country of origin Great Britain
Numbers built 35
Produced in 2009
Introduced at 2009 Tokyo Motor Show

Engine
Configuration Toyota 2ZZ-GE Straight 4
Location Mid, transversely mounted
Construction aluminium block and head
Displacement 1.796 liter / 109.6 cu in
Bore / Stroke 82.0 mm (3.2 in) / 85.0 mm (3.3 in)
Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed Fuel Injection
Aspiration Roots-Type Supercharger

Drivetrain
Chassis/body bonded aluminium monocoque
Suspension (fr/r) double wishbones, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar
Steering rack-and-pinion
Brakes ventilated discs, all-round
Gearbox C64 6 speed Manual
Drive Rear wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight 925 kilo / 2039.3 lbs
Length / Width / Height 3797 mm (149.5 in) / 1727 mm (68 in) / 1149 mm (45.2 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2300 mm (90.6 in) / 1457 mm (57.4 in) / 1507 mm (59.3 in)

Performance figures
Power 257 bhp / 192 KW @ 8000 rpm
Torque 243 Nm / 179 ft lbs @ 7000 rpm
BHP/Liter 143 bhp / liter
Power to weight 0.28 bhp / kg
Top Speed 245 km/h / 152 mph
0-60 mph 4.0 s

Translated as 'dark' from Italian, the name 'Scura' reflects the stealth character of this already fierce looking Lotus and its stunning soft-feel matt black paint finish. Limited to just 35 cars globally, this Exige evokes a desire to 'indulge your dark side'. This is a serious looking car and enhancements to performance and a reduction in weight from the production level Exige S means that the Exige Scura demands to be driven by a serious driver.

Contrasting high gloss 'Phantom Black' triple stripes run the length of the car and a carbon fibre front splitter, oil cooler inlet vanes, side airscoops and rear spoiler enhance the stunning distinction between the different textures and exaggerate the tactile quality of the velvety touch to the matt black paint finish.

Luke Bennett, Director of Lotus Cars said, "The Exige Scura is a stunning vehicle which offers an adrenaline fuelled experience and is a real head-turner! Our Exige customers choose Lotus because we deliver thrilling performance and dynamic design and this special edition fits the bill on both counts."

Continuing the dark 'Scura' appearance into the interior, carbon fibre is used extensively to compliment the exterior theme and reduce weight. The seats and centre console are crafted from carbon fibre and the handbrake and gear knob have a special anodized treatment which leaves the metal with an anthracite colour finish. All carbon fibre components have been beautifully finished in high-gloss clear lacquer allowing the weave to remain exposed which gives the cabin a raw and racy ambiance.

Whilst there is no doubt that this is a visually stunning car, the Exige Scura is not just about its looks - it begs to be taken on track, and its racing character encompasses poise, power and technology to make it a serious contender. Equipped with the most powerful engine in the Exige range and generating 260PS, the Exige Scura achieves a top speed of around 245 km/h and reaches 0-100 kmh in just 4.1 seconds.

Other equipment fitted as standard to boost the Exige Scura's track credentials include:

- Launch control to ensure optimum performance from a standing start

- Variable slip traction control, enabling the driver to tune the car to track surface conditions and their own driving style

- Ohlins 2-way adjustable dampers for personalised ride and handling characteristics

Roger Becker, Vehicle Engineering Director, highlighted the performance of the Exige Scura, "There are very few cars in the world that turn in the performance of the Exige Scura without the penalty of very high fuel consumption and emissions. As with all Lotus sportscars we offer the best of both worlds - a zero to 100 km/h time of just over 4 seconds and a CO2 figure of 199 g/km; all this is down to light weight and a strict adherence to Lotus' core brand values."

Considering the performance on offer, the Exige Scura boasts impressive all round fuel economy with an Official European Combined Cycle figure of 8.5 litres/100 km and 6.5 litres/100 km on the Official European Extra Urban Cycle and emissions of 199 g/km of CO2.

Orders for the 'Lotus Exige Scura' will be accepted from 21 October 2009 in Europe, South Korea, Australia, South Africa, Thailand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, New Zealand, Indonesia and Malaysia. This special edition will be available on the same basis in Japan known as the 'Lotus Exige Stealth'.

 

i want one

 

that looks amazing!

 

beautiful

 

Just awesome!

 

i would take one of these sexy! carbon fiber seats r insane!

 

That...is...AWESOME!

 

Supersexy!!!

 

nice track toy...

 

Oh my god thats amazing! Anyone that says flat black looks cheap or isnt attractive is an F'in wack job. It shows you the lines of the car without reflecting whatever else is around the car, so all you get to focus on IS the car.