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Free Lotus Exige VIN Decoder

Decode your Lotus Exige VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 7 variants (2000–2012). No registration.

2000–2012 7 variants Petrol
Lotus Exige
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Lotus Exige specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each Exige variant in our database.

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
1.8L CUP 260 6MT (261 HP) 2008–2012 Petrol 1.8 L 257 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD
1.8L S240 6MT (240 HP) 2008–2012 Petrol 1.8 L 237 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD
1.8L S 6MT (220 HP) 2008–2012 Petrol 1.8 L 220 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD
1.8L 6MT (192 HP) 2008–2012 Petrol 1.8 L 189 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD
1.8 6MT (225 HP) 2004–2007 Petrol 1.8 L 219 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD
1.8 6MT (192 HP) 2004–2007 Petrol 1.8 L 189 bhp MANUAL 6sp RWD
1.8 5MT (179 HP) 2000–2003 Petrol 1.8 L 178 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD

Specifications are indicative, from open data (cardata.wiki). Decode your VIN above to confirm the exact build.

Why decode a Lotus Exige VIN?

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The same nameplate across body styles and chassis generations.

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Lotus Exige VIN FAQ

What does a Lotus Exige VIN tell you?+
A Lotus Exige VIN decodes to the exact variant, engine, transmission, body type, model year and factory options. Our free decoder also checks recalls and available safety ratings.
Where is the VIN on a Lotus Exige?+
Look at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, on the driver's door-jamb sticker, and on the vehicle registration document (V5C / title).
What years was the Lotus Exige made?+
Our database covers the Lotus Exige for model years 2000–2012, across 7 variants.
Is the Lotus Exige VIN check free?+
Yes, decoding specifications, recalls and safety ratings is completely free and needs no registration. A paid full-history report (mileage, theft, accidents) is optional.

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