Lotus Exige Series 2
Lotus Exige (Series 2) was built from 2004 to 2011. Powertrain: 1.8 L Toyota 2ZZ-GE I4; 1.8 L Toyota 2ZZ-GE Supercharged I4. Size: 3,810 x 1,730 x 1,168 mm (L x W x H).
Composed from the specifications below, so it states nothing the specs do not. Photograph: Jeremy from Sydney, Australia, CC BY 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons), from this generation's own encyclopedia entry.
Overview
In 2004, the Series 2 Exige was introduced. It features a naturally aspirated 1.8 L 16-valve DOHC Toyota/Yamaha engine that is rated at 190 hp with the Toyota engine designation of 2ZZ-GE. Compared to the Series 2 Elise, it has a front splitter, a fiberglass hardtop roof with roof scoop, a rear engine cover, and rear spoiler. The sole purpose of these aerodynamic additions to the base Elise is to create more downforce (almost 100 lb of downforce at 100 mph in the Exige versus 13 lb at 100 mi/h in the Elise). In February 2005, Lotus announced a limited production run of 50 Exiges, using the Toyota engine with a supercharger. This increased the power output to 243 hp.
Source: the English Wikipedia article on this model, CC BY-SA 4.0. Text may be shortened; read the full article for the complete text.
Not yet sourced for this model. Used prices swing with year, mileage, grade and country, so we publish a market range only when it comes with a named source and a date, and never an estimate. For a live figure, use the landed-cost tool with the price on the auction sheet.
Check before you buy
- Inspect for corrosion at sills, floor, subframes and suspension mounts, and replace perishable rubber (hoses, bushes, boots) at import.
- Read the auction sheet grade and notes, and verify the odometer against service and inspection records. How to read an auction sheet
- Run a history check (accidents, flood, mileage) before you bid. History check guide
- Import age rules: this generation already qualifies in Canada, United Kingdom. Confirm the rule for your exact vehicle with customs before buying. Landed-cost calculator
General guidance for this type of vehicle, worked out from its body, powertrain and age. It is not a finding about this particular model; use an inspection and the auction sheet for the car you are actually buying.
Worked out from this generation's production years and each country's age rule. Rules also depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
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Can I import a Lotus Exige (Series 2) from Japan?
By production year alone, Lotus Exige (Series 2) is inside the age window for Canada, United Kingdom. The earliest examples become eligible later in: United States (2029); Australia (2029). Rules depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
What powers the Lotus Exige (Series 2)?
Per its encyclopedia infobox, engine: 1.8 L Toyota 2ZZ-GE I4; 1.8 L Toyota 2ZZ-GE Supercharged I4.
How big is the Lotus Exige (Series 2)?
3,810 mm long and 1,730 mm wide and 1,168 mm tall, on a 2,300 mm wheelbase. For container loading, use the container packer.
Answered from this page's own data, not from outside claims. See the sources below.
- en.wikipedia.org (retrieved 2026-10-19)
Confidence: single-source (Wikipedia infobox). Specifications differ by market, trim and model year; the auction sheet or the vehicle's registration document is the final word on a particular car.
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