Lotus Exige Cup

Williams are pleased to offer for sale a rather rare Lotus 380 Cup, this vehicle was sold by us to its only owner from new and has been maintained by us throughout. Finished in the launch spec of Essex Blue metallic paint finish and contrasting metallic red accompanied by alcantara interior for us at Williams, this is the spec to have! See below for full details:

Capable of 0-60mph in 3.4sec, the Lotus Exige Cup 380 has been reduced in weight to 1057kg thanks to an extensive use of carbonfibre. That's 62kg lighter than the standard Exige, but 59kg heavier than the track-only Race 380.

The Cup 380's engine is the same 3.5-litre supercharged V6 as the Sport 380 and Race 380, with 375bhp and 302lb ft.

This gives the Cup 380 a power-to-weight ratio of 355bhp per tonne, and powers the car to a top speed of 175mph.

More basic weight-saving measures such as doing away with the boot carpet and gas tailgate struts, as well as replacing standard interior trim pieces with lighter items, further help to reduce the car’s mass.

Tweaks to the bodywork and exterior, including a front windscreen wiper that rests in the vertical position, reduce drag and increase total downforce to 200kg; an increase of 43% over the Sport 380.

The Cup 380's rear tyres are 20mm wider than the Sport 380's; 285/30 ZR18s are now fitted. Lotus has pegged the car as road and track-friendly, although the considerable downforce boost, due to a new front splitter, access panel, bargeboards and rear wing, means the car is far more track-honed than the standard Exige and the Sport 380.

Four drive modes are selectable; Drive, Sport, Race and Off, with the latter three increasing the accelerator response, lowering the sensitivity of the car’s traction control and fettling the exhaust back pressure.

The traction control also allows the driver to select how sensitive they want the system to be separately from the drive mode selector; wheel slip levels of between 1% and 12% are selectable, or the system can be turned off altogether.

Adjustable dampers and rear anti-roll bars are fitted to the suspension as standard, while the brakes are upgraded to four-piston AP Racing units. An optional titanium exhaust removes a further 10kg, while other options delete items like the airbag for extra weight saving, or a rollcage for greater track focus.

The full specification includes:

-Essex Blue metallic paint finish

-Lightweight forged alloy wheels

-Carbon Front Splitter, access panel, roof and boot lid

-Carbon rear diffuser and spoiler with contrasting red mounts

-Sound deadening

-Fully carpeted interior

-Sports exhaust

-Carbon bucket seats

-Alcantara interior with red stitching

-Air conditioning

-Radio/CD player with Bluetooth

***SUMMARY***

Williams Automobiles is a family run business that has been established since 1911. We are Morgan, Lotus and Caterham full dealers.

Our services include: Sales New & Used Cars, Servicing, MOT, Upgrades, Trim/Leather Department, Race Team / Prep, 4 Wheel Alignment.

Our new cars carry the full manufacture warranty and we carry and number of each in stock for those that can’t wait for a new build.

All of our used cars come with a new MOT, Pre Delivery Inspection, Up to date Servicing, Full Detail and Warranty. Full finance options are available on any age car. We offer both Conditional Sale (straight loan) and Hire Purchase with balloon (final payment).

We try to run an appointment only business so we can dedicate quality time to you the customer in your search to find your perfect sports car.

We are situated on the edge of the Cotswolds and on our door step we have the perfect driving roads full of twists and turns, dips and rises to show you why this is the ultimate drivers car.

We look forward to welcoming you to our award winning dealership.

Totteroak Courtyard

Horton

Chipping Sodbury

Bristol

BS376QG

Tel: 01454 315112