Real world difference between 350 Sport and 380+

[GTRene]

no idea how both drive, but I guess the 380 sport is more sport, faster and more rare.

Is the 380 sport also more rare then a 410 sport?

[ecain63]

GTRene said:

no idea how both drive, but I guess the 380 sport is more sport, faster and more rare.

Is the 380 sport also more rare then a 410 sport?

Yep, the 380 is rarer than the 410 because Lotus released the 410 quite early on in the 380 lifespan. Nobody would sensibly order a 380 over a 410 if both were available to buy from factory. I know the dealers weren't happy with a showroom full of unregistered 380s and a new, better model just announced.

[GTRene]

ecain63 said:

GTRene said:

no idea how both drive, but I guess the 380 sport is more sport, faster and more rare.

Is the 380 sport also more rare then a 410 sport?

Yep, the 380 is rarer than the 410 because Lotus released the 410 quite early on in the 380 lifespan. Nobody would sensibly order a 380 over a 410 if both were available to buy from factory. I know the dealers weren't happy with a showroom full of unregistered 380s and a new, better model just announced.

in this ad someone says, 1 of only 60 exige 380 cup WW

(Eine von 60 weltweit ausgelieferten streng limitierten Lotus Exige 380 CUP.)

but thats the cup, don't know about the sport 380, or are those the same=ish (forgot)

https://suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/details.html?id...

[ecain63]

380 Cup is even rarer, and arguably the best looking Exige. However, the 410 and 430 were built on the excess 380 Cup chassis. Anyone who has a 410/430 will see the Cup380 stamp on the rear subframe.

[GTRene]

ecain63 said:

380 Cup is even rarer, and arguably the best looking Exige. However, the 410 and 430 were built on the excess 380 Cup chassis. Anyone who has a 410/430 will see the Cup380 stamp on the rear subframe.

I've read such before, do those latest 420 cars also use those 380 subframe or different then the others.

[ecain63]

GTRene said:

ecain63 said:

380 Cup is even rarer, and arguably the best looking Exige. However, the 410 and 430 were built on the excess 380 Cup chassis. Anyone who has a 410/430 will see the Cup380 stamp on the rear subframe.

I've read such before, do those latest 420 cars also use those 380 subframe or different then the others.

Not sure to be honest. I guess it'd need to be in order for them to run the wider rear wheels / tyres. I'll have a look next time i'm at the dealer.

[GTRene]

ecain63 said:

GTRene said:

ecain63 said:

380 Cup is even rarer, and arguably the best looking Exige. However, the 410 and 430 were built on the excess 380 Cup chassis. Anyone who has a 410/430 will see the Cup380 stamp on the rear subframe.

I've read such before, do those latest 420 cars also use those 380 subframe or different then the others.

Not sure to be honest. I guess it'd need to be in order for them to run the wider rear wheels / tyres. I'll have a look next time i'm at the dealer.

[J66JBo]

Seems the 380 is back up for sale at DT Performance?

[Rocketreid]

I believe this is the one that Lotus Silverstone had on SOR a couple of years ago, but found it difficult to get to run correctly.

It’s pushing out too much power for the car, imo, it’s not a Cup car to begin with and no knowing what ECU it’s running.

However if someone is prepared to invest the time and some additional funds it may be a good car.

Having said all that it may not be the Silverstone car and may run just fine!

[ecain63]

GTRene said:

ecain63 said:

GTRene said:

ecain63 said:

380 Cup is even rarer, and arguably the best looking Exige. However, the 410 and 430 were built on the excess 380 Cup chassis. Anyone who has a 410/430 will see the Cup380 stamp on the rear subframe.

I've read such before, do those latest 420 cars also use those 380 subframe or different then the others.

Not sure to be honest. I guess it'd need to be in order for them to run the wider rear wheels / tyres. I'll have a look next time i'm at the dealer.

I can confirm they do still wear the Cup380 rear subframe markings.

[JayK12]

Rocketreid said:

I believe this is the one that Lotus Silverstone had on SOR a couple of years ago, but found it difficult to get to run correctly.

It’s pushing out too much power for the car, imo, it’s not a Cup car to begin with and no knowing what ECU it’s running.

However if someone is prepared to invest the time and some additional funds it may be a good car.

Having said all that it may not be the Silverstone car and may run just fine!

The OP had a deposit on it and went to see it yesterday, I guess he changed his mind. Be interesting to hear why, I'm not in a position to buy yet, garage not ready but it would be something that would interest me come this winter.

[GTRene]

ecain63 said:

I can confirm they do still wear the Cup380 rear subframe markings.

wow, did not guessed that, thought they made a few and then?
I guess its good and the 380 markings are the proof of that, a sort approve stamp