Lotus Exige S vs Nissan GT-R
| Category | Lotus Exige S (V6) | Nissan GT-R |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.5 l V6 | 3.8 l V6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 350 / 345 | 550 / 542 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 400 / 295 | 632 / 466 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1147 / 2529 | 1766 / 3893 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 305 / 301 | 311 / 307 |
| Average price | €72,000 | €112,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Lotus Exige S (V6) | Nissan GT-R |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.3 s | 1.1 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.5 s | 1.3 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 3.8 s | 2.8 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 6.3 s | 4.9 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 9.3 s | 6.9 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 13.6 s | 10.6 s |
| 0 - 250 kph | 29.7 s | 18.1 s |
| 1000 m | 22.2 s @ 241.0 kph | 20.4 s @ 258.0 kph |
| 0 - 100 mph | 7.9 s | 6.8 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.5 s @ 99.4 mph | 7.7 s @ 105.0 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.3 s @ 117.4 mph | 10.8 s @ 124.3 mph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Lotus Exige S (V6) | Nissan GT-R |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 3.9 s | 3.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 5.3 s | 4.7 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 6.4 s | 6.8 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 8.0 s | 6.9 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 11.6 s | 9.2 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 13.7 s | 12.8 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 10.0 s | 7.8 s |
General performance
| Category | Lotus Exige S (V6) | Nissan GT-R |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 279 kph (173 mph) | 324 kph (201 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.76 g (8 m/s²) | 1.00 g (10 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 73.7 kph (45.8 mph) | 72.7 kph (45.2 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 10.1 l/100 km (23 mpg US / 28 UK) | 13.5 l/100 km (17 mpg US / 21 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 33 m (107 ft) | 32 m (105 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 125 m (409 ft) | 135 m (443 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Lotus Exige S (V6) | Nissan GT-R |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 90 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 59 | 100 |
| Overall | 78 | 100 |
Verdict
GT-R is the fastest by a huge margin.
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