The 2010 Lotus Exige S240 was officially unveiled in the U.S. and Canadian markets, bringing a new transport solution for conservative and super-charged car fanatics. It comes with a new type of styling with its new rear wing enhancements for efficient aerodynamic performance. This light weight vehicle also boasts of new air intakes to ensure vehicle ride efficiency. Other highlights include a fully independent suspension, a supercharged 1.8 liter Lotus-tuned and 2ZZ-GE engine with Intelligent Variable Valve Timing (VVT-i), airbags and an on-board tire pressure monitoring system. For access and security, the Lotus Exige S240 also comes with a “Thatcham approved” alarm/immobiliser system that incorporates alarm and central locking.

Scheduled to come out this fall, the 2010 Lotus Exige S240 will start at $65,690.

(Source) Manual Gear

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If you live in the UK and have been dying to get your hands on one of those stylish little MINI’s but haven’t been able to justify the price point, you’re in luck. Mini has recently announced that they have launched the MINI First, a 2-door hatchback that will appear to consumers on a budget.

This car will feature a 1.4 liter 75HP 4 cylinder engine and a 6-speed manual transmission. Of course, it’s not the fastest car on the market with a 0-60MPH of 13.2 seconds but its estimated 53.3 MPG is sure to make up for that.

The car will start at about $17.950 and feature regenerative braking, variable valve timing, and auto start-stop. Unfortunately Mini has no plans at this time to bring to car to the states.

via Autoblog

Tags: 4 cylinder, low budget, mini first, regenerative braking, start-stop, variable valve timing

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