It may not have been borne directly from a race series in the manner of its K-series-engined predecessor, but the Lotus Exige S2 quickly proved ... so if a car seems a bit ropey, wait for the ...

Three evo Fast Fleeters are making the journey: my luminous green Lotus Exige ... Over a lap the Exige is the quicker car, thanks to its higher top speed and better front-end bite.