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Lotus Service Notes Exige
EXIGE.F - TRANSMISSION
The Exige uses the same close ratio transmission as is fitted to the Elise 111S. Compared with the
standard Elise transmission, the final drive is lowered from 3.94:1 to 4.20:1, first and second gear ratios are
raised, and fifth is lowered. Compared with the 111S, the overall ratios are raised slightly due to the larger
diameter wheels used on the Exige.
The only lubricant recommended for the Exige transmission is Texaco MTF 94, available under Lotus
part number A111F6017V.
Gear Ratio Final Drive mph (km/h) /1000 rpm
First 2.92 1
)
5.8 (9.3)
Second 1.75 1
)
9.9 (15.9)
Third 1.31 1 ) 4.20 : 1 13.1 (21.1)
Fourth 1.03 1
)
16.7 (26.9)
Fifth 0.85 1
)
20.2 (32.5)
Reverse 3.00 1 )
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