In production since model year 2000, the Exige coupe is derived from the Elise roadster, except with a V6 engine instead of 4-cyl power. For model year 2010, the barely-over-a-ton Exige could scoot to 60 mph in well under five seconds; the S iteration of the Exige had a Toyota-sourced supercharged 1.8L 4-cyl with 211 hp for even faster track times.
When it’s time to shop 2011 Lotus Exige tires, remember that this make/model was designed for a staggered fitment, with different tire sizes in front and rear. We’d recommend performance-oriented all-season tires like the Bridgestone Turanza EL42 RFT, Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season, Continental ContiProContact SSR (with 60k mile treadwear warranty) and Pirelli P Zero Nero All Season (45k mile warranty). For more spirited driving, think about summer and ultra-high-performance tires like the Dunlop SP Sport 5000 and Michelin Pilot Sport PS2. Just remember that the softer, stickier tread formulation of summer/UHP tires delivers great braking and cornering performance but will stiffen and lose traction on colder days. Summer/UHP tires shouldn’t be used when temperatures are below 40-45 degrees F.