The Lotus Exige can reach a top speed of around 174 mph (280 km/h).
A Lotus can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in approximately 4.0 seconds, depending on the model.
The Lotus Exige is illegal in the US primarily because it does not meet the stringent safety and emission standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT).
The Exige V6 0-100 refers to the acceleration time of the Lotus Exige V6 model, which can achieve 0 to 100 km/h in approximately 3.8 seconds.