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Lotus Exige with Supercharged K24 Swap

With aspirations of building a unique and super-fast hillclimb racer, this Lotus Exige S2 was fitted with a supercharged K24 motor.

By Aria Goshi - November 19, 2020
Lotus Exige with Supercharged K24 Swap
Lotus Exige with Supercharged K24 Swap
Lotus Exige with Supercharged K24 Swap
Lotus Exige with Supercharged K24 Swap
Lotus Exige with Supercharged K24 Swap

Perfect Combo

It's not every day we see a Honda engine in a Lotus. But this hillclimb racing beast has unveiled the perfect formula. The combination of the small and lightweight Lotus Exige S2 and the capable K24 mill with a little boost from a supercharger creates one of the best Hillclimb packages we've ever seen.

Photos: Hillclimb Monsters Youtube

Honda K24

The K24 engine has been used in a variety of different product applications, ranging from the Odyssey minivan to the Acura TSX. The power plant produces a maximum of 205 horsepower and 171 lb-ft of torque from the factory. But with the help of the blower, the tiny 4-cylinder can punch way above its weight class.

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Bodykit to go with it

The widebody kit-built onto this Lotus was a project and a half in itself! The completion of the bodywork took a reported 5 years! And the stripped-down package has a crazy curb weight of only 800 kilograms (less than 1,800 lbs!) Which means this thing drives like a go-kart on steroids! 

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Weight Savings

In addition to the weight-saving measures in the body of this Exige, the significantly lighter 1.8-liter K24 motor also helps the car shed a few pounds. In comparison, the top-of-the-line Lotus Exige Cup 430 with the supercharged 3.6-liter V6 weighs over 600 lbs more with a 2,410-lb curb weight.

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Natural Competitor

This badass Lotus may not have competed since 2016, but it can still put most Hillclimb competitors to shame. Not to mention, it's a hell of a lot of fun to toss around as well! Do yourself a favor and watch and listen to this monster Lotus zip around on the road right here on YouTube.

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