With a stunning combination of raw speed and real-world ability, the Lotus Exige Sport 410 joins a line-up like no other to complete the Exige family of peerless sports cars.

Starting with the revised Exige Sport 350, the comprehensive Exige range now includes the new Exige Sport 410 and culminates with the extreme Exige Cup 430 – each at a distinct price point, performance level and degree of motorsport focus.

Developed directly from the track-focused Exige Cup 430, the Exige Sport 410 is designed to be the ultimate road drive, unrivalled in its class. It boasts the same advanced chassis, suspension and powertrain set-up as its more powerful stablemate.

The 3.5 litre supercharged, V6 engine has been recalibrated to produce 410hp at 7,000 rpm which is just 20hp less than the track car. It will soar to 60mph from standstill in a blisteringly-quick 3.3 seconds (which is just 0.1 of a second less than its race-tuned sister car) and maxes out at 180mph in Coupe guise, which is equal to the range-topping Exige Cup 430.

As with all Lotus cars, the Exige Sport 410 has outstanding handling and lightweight agility engineered into its very DNA. Conveying an extraordinary level of tactility and precision, it’s developed to perform at its very best with maximum enjoyment and driver feedback on the road.

Jean-Marc Gales, CEO, Group Lotus plc said, “With every new Lotus we look to move the bar higher and apply technology and development ideas drawn from top-of-the-range models. Our agility as a company means that the lessons learnt today can quickly be incorporated into the cars of tomorrow and the Exige Sport 410 is a perfect example of this.

“We have taken the Exige Cup 430, the ultimate track-centric Exige, and developed it into the perfect road-orientated sports car, ensuring that we stay ahead of rivals when it comes to cars that deliver a truly engaging analogue driving experience.”

The newcomer is available in both Coupe and Roadster body styles with prices starting at £85,600.