New Lotus Exige Cup 430 Type 25 Pays Tribute To A ‘60s Legend
Lotus has revealed another special limited edition model with the Exige Cup 430 Type 25. As you might have guessed already, the new model is based on the Exige Cup 430 and pays tribute to the Lotus Type 25, the company’s historic single-seater race car that dominated the 1963 F1 season. The new limited edition Exige was created in collaboration with Classic Team Lotus, which is responsible for preserving and promoting the history of the race team that operated from 1954 to 1994. Yes, that’s the same engine found in the Toyota Camry, albeit tuned. As a result, the supercharged 3.5-liter V6 produces 430hp and 325lb-ft (440Nm) of torque. This enables the new Lotus Exige Cup 430 Type 25 to hit 60mph from a standstill in 3.2 seconds (0-100km/h in 3.3) and reach a top speed of 180mph (290m/h). The new Type 25 model gets a unique livery, finished in metallic Lotus Racing Green or Old English White and featuring contrasting pin stripes on the front splitter and access panel. T...