Downforce has increased to 240 kilograms total at 170 mph, with extra vents in the front bodywork and rear bumper reducing pressure around the wheels, and improving engine bay cooling. A generously sized rear wing, diffuser and front splitter help too.
The usual safety features are also thrown into the mix including the integrated roll cage, HANS-compatible carbon racing seat, fire extinguisher, and battery isolator.
Under the carbon engine cover, there’s the same 3.5-liter supercharged V6 engine capable of exuding 375bhp and 302lb-ft outputs unchanged, reports the Car Magazine of UK.
Around the Hethel test track at the Lotus headquarters, the Exige Race 380 is 1.5 seconds quicker than its Lotus Exige Cup R predecessor.
The 0-60mph sprint is done and dusted in 3.2 seconds, the same time as a McLaren F1.
The Exige Race 380 has been created with the Lotus Cup series in mind, which is franchised into regional championships around the world.
However, it is also eligible for the various sports car and GT categories from club level upwards. It is expected to come out with a price of £99,500+VAT in May 2017 just in time for the 2017-2018 Lotus racing season.