2021 Lotus Exige 430 Cup Final Edition

The Lotus Exige 430 Cup Final Edition represents the swansong of one of the most celebrated lightweight sports cars ever produced. As the ultimate iteration of the Exige lineage, the Final Edition arrived in 2021 with a limited production run marking the end of an era for Hethel's hand-built, Toyota-powered mid-engine platform. This example has covered just 10,495 miles — modest use that suggests it has been appreciated rather than neglected.

Powered by the supercharged 3.5-litre V6 producing 430 bhp, the 430 Cup sits in the sharper, track-focused end of the Exige range with its fixed rear wing, lightweight forged wheels, and motorsport-derived suspension. At roughly 1,100 kg, the power-to-weight ratio is firmly in supercar territory, delivered through a six-speed manual gearbox to the rear wheels — a drivetrain combination that was already a rarity when new and is now essentially irreplaceable.

Priced at £85,995, this Final Edition commands a premium befitting its status as a modern collectible. The 430 Cup was produced in very small numbers, and as Lotus transitions fully to the electric Emeya and Eletre era, cars like this will only become harder to source in low-mileage, well-kept condition.