Lotus celebrates its F1 heritage; introduces Exige LF1

World acclaimed sports car maker Lotus introduced the Exige LF1 (Lotus F1), a Formula One special edition of its successful Exige S. Only 81 exclusive units to be produced, the cars depict the marque’s 81 Grand Prix victories. Every single car symbolises a particular victory, starting from its first win in 1960 Monaco Grand Prix up to the most recent at the 2013 Australian Grand Prix.

Wearing the iconic black and gold livery the 1970s and ‘80s Lotus F1 cars, these exclusive units also comes with the limited "LF1" badges, black-gold wheel center caps and nose badges. Just like the outside, the meticulously designed black and gold themes continue on the inside too. The cabin comes loaded with special LF1 elements such as ultra-premium leather upholstery with gold piping and stitching, LF1 logos embroidered into the headrests and floor mats, and a special carbon-fiber plate with an exclusive build number.

The LF1 is powered by the 3.5-liter V6 that already powers the Exige S. Rated at 345 hp and 400 nm of peak torque, the car sprints 0-60 in just 3.8 seconds, and has a top speed of 275 kmph. The LF1 features the Race Pack and Dynamic Performance Management system, along with upgraded brakes and Pirelli P-Zero Trofeo tyres as standard. Jean-Marc Gales, Lotus CEO explained, "Lotus' DNA is borne of the Formula One® arena and with 65 years of motorsport racing experience, 40 of those in F1 it's fitting we celebrate our sporting origins and our race successes with the new Lotus Exige LF1. 81 limited edition cars, each one an acknowledgement to each of Lotus' 81 Grand Prix wins, this car is intended for the truest of Lotus' racing fans."

Planning to buy one? In case, Lotus is offering a factory tour for two people at the Lotus' facility at Hethel, England and Lotus F1 Team headquarters at Enstone, England. The list isn't over yet, you'll get a collector’s edition owner’s pack, including LF1 membership card for a 20 percent discount on Lotus Originals and Heritage ranges, and ten percent off on the Lotus F1 Team Replica collection, a Romain Grosjean 1:2-scale replica helmet, a Lotus F1 car key fob and a Lotus F1 Team USB stick. Gosh... this is surely a very special and fruitful buy! According to a statement by Lotus, the LF1 is “available to customers in all global markets [yes!], except the U.S. [damn].”

Source : CarDekho