American Exige was unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show in January 2006. Engine Toyota Supplied, I4, DOHC with VVTL-i (variable valve timing with lift intelligence) - Designed by Yamaha - Engine Code: 2ZZ-GE Bore/Stroke at 7,800 rpm at 6,800 rpm Compression ratio: 11.5:1 Transmission 6-Speed manual built by Aisin AI, close-ratio with single-plate dry clutch Performance 0-: 4.7 seconds 0-: 12.9 seconds Top speed: Fuel consumption: city / highway Exige S In February 2006, Lotus announced the Exige S model which used a supercharged Toyota 2ZZ-GE engine rated at . The S was also made available in North American markets as a 2007 model. According to Lotus, the Exige S model, weighing , has the following specifications: Engine Toyota supplied, I4, DOHC with VVTL-i (variable valve timing and lift - intelligent), supercharged and intercooled Bore/Stroke at 7,800 rpm at 5,500 rpm Compression ratio: 11.5:1 Transmission 6-speed, close ratio with single-plate dry clutch Performance 0-: 4.1 seconds 0-: 9.98 seconds Top speed: Fuel consumption: city / highway Exige Sport 240 (2008) In 2007, Lotus released the Exige Sport 240, limited to 6 units for the Australian market only. The output from the 1.8L Supercharged Inline-4 was increased to , a 10% increase over the Exige S, and thanks to upgraded fuel injectors and a new engine control unit. 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) times improved to 4.2 seconds, and the top speed increased to . At the time, the Sport 240 was the fastest Lotus ever sold in Australia. The Sport 240 in fitted with Lotus Sport adjustable traction control, developed by from the Lotus Sport UK GT3 motorsport program. The system features a driver-adjustable control knob with 18 different presets of traction control as well as electronic launch control. The Sport 240's brakes were also upgraded, with AP Racing four-piston calipers with two-piece vented discs and braided hoses on the front, and Brembo single-piston calipers with rotors in the rear. Pagid Racing brake pads are fitted all around. The suspension utilises one-way adjustable dampers with adjustable ride height and an adjustable front sway bar. The Sport 240 comes equipped with R compound Yokohama A048 LTS tyres, 195/50x16 in the front, and 225/45x17 in the rear. It also includes a BS4 T45 steel roll-over hoop and struts. The interior also receives it's fair share of upgrades, including elements of a Touring Plus package. It comes with a lightened, air conditioning system,