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Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI vs Lotus Exige S
| Category | Lotus Exige S (V6) | Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.5 l V6 | 5.2 l V10 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 350 / 345 | 525 / 518 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 400 / 295 | 530 / 391 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1147 / 2529 | 1671 / 3684 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 305 / 301 | 314 / 310 |
| Average price | €72,000 | €153,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Lotus Exige S (V6) | Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.3 s | 1.2 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.5 s | 1.5 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 3.8 s | 3.7 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 6.3 s | 5.8 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 9.3 s | 7.8 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 13.6 s | 11.8 s |
| 0 - 250 kph | 29.7 s | 20.1 s |
| 1000 m | 22.2 s @ 241.0 kph | 22.2 s @ 240.0 kph |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 10.0 s | 8.4 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 7.9 s | 7.6 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.5 s @ 99.4 mph | 8.2 s @ 101.3 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.3 s @ 117.4 mph | 11.5 s |
General performance
| Category | Lotus Exige S (V6) | Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 279 kph (173 mph) | 316 kph (196 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 15.0 s @ 1270 ft | 12.3 s @ 886 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.76 g (8 m/s²) | 0.79 g (8 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 73.7 kph (45.8 mph) | 69.5 kph (43.2 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 10.1 l/100 km (23 mpg US / 28 UK) | 10.9 l/100 km (22 mpg US / 26 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 33 m (107 ft) | 33 m (109 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 125 m (409 ft) | 134 m (440 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Lotus Exige S (V6) | Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 770 | 790 |
| Straight line speed | 1840 | 1946 |
| Total | 2611 | 2736 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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