2015 Lotus Exige S3 V6 Roadster

Highlights 

• 345bhp, supercharged V6 engine

• 0-60mph in 3.8s

• Premium Pack

• Excellent service history

• In superb overall condition

• Low mileage

• Advisory-free MOT

Overview

With so many different versions and special editions of the Lotus Exige released over its 21 year production run it can be difficult to know which one to go for. Granted, any variant of this venerable and iconic lightweight two-seater sports car is going to put a fire in your belly and a huge grin on your face but there are some pretty significant differences across the range, from bog standard first-gen examples to later, larger engined cars and proper track-focused weapons.

So which one do you welcome into the fold? Well, for many the third generation is the way to go. Packed with all the updates and refinements that a late-stage incarnation benefits from the Series 3 makes a lot of sense and when coupled with the Premium Pack, as is the case with this particular 2015 example, it sits in the sweet spot between a car that can very much hold its own at the track but also one that's perfectly happy and easy to live with on the regular.

Introduced in 2012 the Series 3 Exige came equipped with a 3.5-litre supercharged V6 producing 345bhp and despite being larger than its predecessors in order to accommodate the additional two cylinders (and therefore heavier) the car was still incredibly light, meaning 60mph could be dispatched in under four seconds. The Roadster arrived a year later and with the exception of the removable roof little was changed and performance was pretty much identical to the coupe. 

The car we have available here is one such Roadster and benefits from the aforementioned Premium pack which means upgraded leather sports seats, as well as additional leather dotted about the cabin, plus a trinket tray with divider and mats making it a more comfortable place to be over a standard example. Looking every bit the quintessential sports car in its bright red colourway it comes to market in superb overall condition and complete with excellent main dealer service history. A low mileage S3 that has clearly been cherished it's reportedly running well with no mechanical issues, a claim evinced by its advisory-free MOT.  

History and documentation

• 2015 model year

• V5C present and correct in the vendor's name

• In current ownership since 08 Jun 2021

• First registered 01 Apr 2015

• Three registered former keepers

• Original book pack 

• Two keys

• Service history with original service book showing inspections at the following intervals: 2015 @ 936 miles (after sales service, main dealer), 2016 @ 3,094 miles (service, main dealer), 2018 @ 5,186 miles (service, brake fluid, main dealer), 2019 @ 11,030 miles (service, main dealer), 2021 @ 13,204 miles (service, drive belt, gearbox oil, main dealer), 2022 @ 15,127 miles (service, main dealer), 2023 @ 17,320 miles (service, brake fluid, main dealer), 2024 @ 20,576 miles (service, specialist), 2025 @ 21,844 miles (service, drive belt, gearbox oil, spark plugs, main dealer)

• Last service 30 Jun 2025

• Multiple supporting invoices for parts, servicing and maintenance

• HPI clear

• Advisory-free MOT until 24 Jun 2026

• London ULEZ compliant

• 22,394 indicated miles

Interior

• In very good condition throughout

• Premium pack

• No signs of any major damage

• Quilted leather trim presents well

• The seats are in great shape with only a slight scuff on the passenger side to note as reported by the vendor

• Light signs of use commensurate with age and mileage

• Some scratches and wear to the driver's side kick plate

• Alpine stereo head unit and speakers

• The vendor informs us that everything works

• No evidence of any water ingress

• Luggage compartment is tidy

• Engine bay presents well, if a little dirty in places

Exterior

• Bodywork is in excellent condition overall

• No signs of any damage although the vendor reports that somebody reversed into the car recently and scratched the paint which has subsequently been fixed

• The bright red paintwork retains a healthy shine with no evidence of any blemishes or swirl marks

• All shut lines look to be uniform

• The black fabric roof presents well and fits as it should

• Factory 17” alloy wheels are in great shape with no apparent kerb damage and only some light chips/scratches

• Lotus centre caps are all in good condition

• Pirelli P Zero tyres all round (Corsa models on the front)

• All glasswork looks to be in fine fettle and free from damage but there is a very small chip to the top of the windscreen (not in the driver's eye line)

• No evidence of any corrosion to the bodywork

Mechanical

• 345bhp, 3.5-litre supercharged V6 engine

• Six-speed manual gearbox

• Rear-wheel drive

• 0-60mph in 3.8seconds

• 172mph top speed

• No known mechanical issues

• The vendor informs us that everything is fine with the car and nothing was highlighted during its last service

Summary

With a similar power to weight ratio as a comparative era Porsche 911 Turbo the electrifying performance of the Exige S3 remains a huge draw and although still bestowed with more grip than most mere mortals can exploit the Series 3 comes with the innate ability to be driven sedately too. Chuck in the Premium pack and it becomes even more of a usable proposition so if you're craving one of the best sports cars to ever come out of the Lotus factory, or any factory for that matter, then you should seriously consider this third-generation Exige S V6 Roadster.

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