SO REWARDING! | Driving Honda K20 VTEC Powered Lotus Exige on the Nürburgring

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  • @HondaExige1
    @HondaExige1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +931

    For the "He wAs qUiEt" gang, unlike Misha with Robert yes I was f**cking scared 😁 incredible driving by Misha

    • @alastairs3727
      @alastairs3727 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Haha, good on you :))) was great to watch!

    • @aring4962
      @aring4962 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      WhY wEre yOu sO QuIeT??

    • @aring4962
      @aring4962 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      But for real I really love your lotus. One of the cooler exiges I have seen

    • @BurtSampson
      @BurtSampson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Did you see that video That Racing Channel put out yesterday with a K-series swapped Elise putting out 700HP? Unbelievably sick looking car.

    • @rendaddy_
      @rendaddy_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      No need to talk, the video is perfect, car does the talk.

  • @ericpisch2732
    @ericpisch2732 4 ปีที่แล้ว +747

    No twin clutch, no dynamic steering, no active suspension, no torque vectoring, no computers adjusting the balance and the biggest smile Misha has had in about 10 years

    • @MrTchou
      @MrTchou 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Eric Pisch if it was a lada we would have lost him...

    • @ericpisch2732
      @ericpisch2732 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @I like frogs . that’s what trailers and daily drivers like the model 3 performance are for

    • @TheFlyingClutchman
      @TheFlyingClutchman 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @I like frogs . not really, high end suspension tends to be reasonable on the road while performing well on the track. I'm talking at least 2-3 grand for your coilovers. They will behave kind of like rally suspension. This lotus is a UK road car that I presume the owner drove to the burn since it had plates

    • @jpscharged
      @jpscharged ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No horsepower no torque. Slow outda turns. Needs a supercharger.

    • @Minicoup58tv
      @Minicoup58tv ปีที่แล้ว

      Needs to be pro charged

  • @lk159
    @lk159 4 ปีที่แล้ว +486

    Im gonna take ist easy.
    10 seconds later:
    Whats the redline ?

    • @szabolcsmate5254
      @szabolcsmate5254 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Sure. I'll shift 200rpm after the lights start flashing.

    • @darrinkulyk9560
      @darrinkulyk9560 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      9 K Shift

  • @AirbagClub
    @AirbagClub 4 ปีที่แล้ว +745

    I love how Misha always says he is going to take it easy since it is not his car, hahaha..

    • @mauro141995
      @mauro141995 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I was thinking the same, like, and that was supose to be take it easy? 😂

    • @HondaExige1
      @HondaExige1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +126

      I knew what I was getting into 😂

    • @morganfreeman5171
      @morganfreeman5171 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@HondaExige1 Very awesome car, all it needs now is a sequential/dog box ! :)

    • @golgoth7600
      @golgoth7600 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Definitely went ballz deep lol

    • @feiliu6029
      @feiliu6029 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@HondaExige1 could have gone faster without you in the car

  • @silverelgrandlow6298
    @silverelgrandlow6298 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    As much as I'm not a fan of Hondas due to the over-hyping of the community, their engines are absolute masterpieces. And I couldn't think of a better place to put a K20 than a Lotus Exige. Imagine beautifully sorted chassis and handling with an engine to match. This is *chef's kiss, Perfection right here.

    • @jamiea8318
      @jamiea8318 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Shouldn’t there be hype around masterpieces?

  • @Calmfries
    @Calmfries 4 ปีที่แล้ว +144

    I used to be somewhat of a Honda "hater". But as I grew up, I start to understand why people love them to death. Anyway, this is such a cool machine, great driving!

    • @royhsieh4307
      @royhsieh4307 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      honda is still one step from being perfect. i always dreamed of a honda collaboration with yamaha to make an engine that is audiophile correct

    • @chemicalbrucey157
      @chemicalbrucey157 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      They get a bad name from idiots in the old civics slapping giant exhausts onto their cars and driving like ass hats :/

    • @repingers9777
      @repingers9777 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@royhsieh4307 Any k series or old dohc vtec hondas can sound great but you have to actually try. I actually like that idea but considering hondas joined the rest with gross annoying fake audio theres no chance the new type r sounds worse than all the other newer turbo 4 cylinders even the 4 cylinder mustang sounds way better They are supposed to be the king of 4 cylinders lol but not anymore

    • @paologalbiati3782
      @paologalbiati3782 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@repingers9777
      When did people start to judge and engine by the sound?

    • @MrLince-hr4of
      @MrLince-hr4of 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      no one sane can be a Honda "hater" ! 🤣

  • @The_Noticer.
    @The_Noticer. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    You can instantly hear the intake note change when the VTEC camshaft engages. Gotta love the K engine induction noise

  • @altypeRR
    @altypeRR 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Hondas K20 engine is maturing into the best 4 cylinder they have ever built and I’d argue the best 4 cylinder ever from any manufacturer and in the top 10 best engines ever.
    They are ultra reliable, have lots of tuning potential and swap into so many cars.

    • @justconcentratee
      @justconcentratee 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Somewhat agree. Most well rounded yes, power potential belongs to Mitsubishi with the 4g63 engine. Im a Honda guy.. own a black Supercharged AP1 with very low miles and immaculate condition but gotta give credit where it's due. Also would never swap my F20 for a k20 any other Honda I would swap the k20 into tho.

    • @Oliver69420___
      @Oliver69420___ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's either the k20 or the b16. Both have prod and cons

    • @Oliver69420___
      @Oliver69420___ 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's either the k20 or the b16. Both have prod and cons

    • @EjinRenos
      @EjinRenos 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Geoff Campbell Agreed. Fanboys love the on paper stats of the F series engines because "omg 9k rpm and 240 hp!11@!1!1!" But in the only application it went into the car felt more like 170hp. The K series engines have always been some great engines I must say.

    • @binskee677
      @binskee677 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Geoff Campbell The F20 is imo the best and technologically most advanced engine (at least 20 years back) Honda built (it is not part of the F Series family). The Block can hold up more power than the K Series. There are multiple problems with the F20 though 1. Price (and therefore availability), the engine was only built for one specific car which was also not sold very well so there are not many engines around, K series etc is very cheap compared to. 2. people don't know how to drive. Sorry but i especially hear this a lot from the US that it does not have any torque. It is not supposed to have low end torque, thats how high rev NA engines work. If you don't know how to drive it or are too afraid of keeping it over 6k rpm, it is definitly not the engine for you. IMO the F22C is the worst thing Honda did to the S2000, luckely europe etc got to keep the F20c.

  • @bullracing1
    @bullracing1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +232

    Is this coincidence? I got like two K20-Swapped Lotuses in my Recommendation? Even three with K20-swapped NSX. Guess It's time to K20-swapped my corolla.

    • @SPProduction02
      @SPProduction02 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Trc video? 😂

    • @MauriceEscargot
      @MauriceEscargot 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Hoonigan K20 NSX? ;) I had it too

    • @Tombrosapien
      @Tombrosapien 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I K-swapped my lawn mower

    • @DrCrunkMusic
      @DrCrunkMusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah the trc vid 😂

    • @SkateBNE
      @SkateBNE 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Me too!! I thought this was the same car and was waiting for the 700hp to kill everything on the straights too.

  • @swift9417
    @swift9417 4 ปีที่แล้ว +164

    From watching it feels like the the k20 always belonged in the Exige 😅

    • @kevind2163
      @kevind2163 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Just imagine this thing with a turbo on low boost

  • @yasu7494
    @yasu7494 4 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Misha's face at the end said it all, he had way more fun than anticipated x)
    Obviously he could go faster without the yellow car, but can we appreciate that this car does not even tyre screech in corner in at full throtle, so well balanced :o

  • @9NoOnE1
    @9NoOnE1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +136

    Pretty sure all the Honda guys you passed, we’re expecting any K20 Honda by hearing the upcoming intake sound behind them, but not that beauty 😂 as a Honda guy, I couldn’t imagine any better combination 😍

    • @TimothyJavier
      @TimothyJavier 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The 2ZZ stock engine sounds similar already

    • @PistonAvatarGuy
      @PistonAvatarGuy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      This is how the cars should have come from the factory, but Honda seems to be ridiculously stingy with their engines.

    • @9NoOnE1
      @9NoOnE1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Three years later back here and i ended up in ownership of my own K20 S2 and took it to the ring many times 😍😂

  • @kennygrant5531
    @kennygrant5531 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is peak Misha. The pleasure he gets from driving pure cars, how he knows all the staff, the speed he goes - just wonderful

  • @mariokajin
    @mariokajin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Overtaking at the TH-cam corner almost at full throttle!?! That was insane! And the yellow SEAT, well that one was tuned for sure.

    • @ossumopossum
      @ossumopossum 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Right, the yellow SEAT with the hot shoe and something going on.

  • @bliglum
    @bliglum ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The steering feedback on these things is incredible. You can feel every little bump, every tiny imperfection.

  • @TheTrueChucky
    @TheTrueChucky 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This k20 sounds so freaking nice, i really enjoyed that onboard misha.

  • @hashas459
    @hashas459 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I dont care how fast how expensive electric, hybrid or automatic paddle shift you have there is nothing more rewarding than a manual transmission on a beautiful car making a beautiful driver experience. Excellent driving I was engaged in the whole experience whilst watching it on video.

  • @stefan-stocksmadesimple5241
    @stefan-stocksmadesimple5241 4 ปีที่แล้ว +237

    Please open hoods when you are reviewing people's cars ! Or trunks... in this case..

    • @dielog2211
      @dielog2211 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Follow his ig.

    • @dielog2211
      @dielog2211 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Shawn Park do you mad doe?

    • @Skreamies
      @Skreamies 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wherever the engine is it's a hood so hood/bonnet is still the correct term here

    • @HurstTheHybrid
      @HurstTheHybrid 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@dielog2211 do you english bro?

    • @dielog2211
      @dielog2211 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HurstTheHybrid dunno. What do you think?

  • @evansc3580
    @evansc3580 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Lotus drivers quietly nodding their heads thinking "yeah dude exactly"! They are just so connected!

  • @Kuchenblech_Mafioso
    @Kuchenblech_Mafioso 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    The red line of the car is literally off the charts

  • @sunnylam2284
    @sunnylam2284 4 ปีที่แล้ว +164

    That, my friend, is why you should at least own one car with a Type R engine in your life.

    • @Blasterxp
      @Blasterxp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      True driving!

    • @iVTECInside
      @iVTECInside 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love my K20A2. Recorded just yesterday cause I love the sound so much :
      www.dropbox.com/s/z8r5e0tslf2bduv/20200925_093150.mp4?dl=0

    • @ayowser01
      @ayowser01 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Or an s2000!

    • @dogshmog
      @dogshmog 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Yes, the K20 is certainly unique. It’s a bit hard enjoying the power band discreetly, though. 😹

    • @Cafaura
      @Cafaura 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      dogshmog yeah well said. If you have the intention to go to a track you should. Simply impossible to have fun driving while being safe/not breaking the law on the street.

  • @revnto7k
    @revnto7k 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Honda hate is so undeserved. I can't believe there are people who don't like the sound of the K series engines.. I loved watching this video.. I have a Civic SI with the K20 in it. I love it to death, I can't imagine how that engine would perform in a much lighter car like this.. I'd love to experience it. The Exige is so freaking cool.

  • @martijnvkk
    @martijnvkk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    K20 and K24 are great engines! The potential of tuning is amazing

    • @Earl_VTEC
      @Earl_VTEC 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      K24 frankenstein :-D

  • @TomEnduro
    @TomEnduro 4 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    The Honda engine and Lotus chassis are made for each other. Really wish Lotus had used that engine instead of going Toyata.

    • @CosmicSeeker69
      @CosmicSeeker69 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Probably all based on £££'s

    • @TomEnduro
      @TomEnduro 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Hi Graham, I think it was more down to the fact that Honda wouldn't agree to supply customer engines into Lotus, but Toyota would in 2004. Before that, Lotus was after a very lightweight engine which the Rover K series was. A lot of us with Lotus Elise/Exiges swap the Rover K for the Honda. I have a K20 in my garage to go into mine.

    • @morgenglende-michalski369
      @morgenglende-michalski369 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Pretty sure Toyota owns lotus now too... not sure if that was the case when the car was built, but seems like there is obvious partnership there

    • @BlatentlyFakeName
      @BlatentlyFakeName 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Toyota doesn't own Lotus. But Lotus and Toyota have had a relationship going way back, since the 80s I think. The MR2 was based on Lotus' designs which Toyota bought.

    • @innerhammer
      @innerhammer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Actually Toyota engines on Lotuses are not bad at all though. Sound great as well.

  • @BM_PAZ
    @BM_PAZ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Goes to show that huge power doesn't equal huge fun. This looked absolutely awesome.

  • @recalcitrant_recidivist9278
    @recalcitrant_recidivist9278 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You can tell the car was mega-engaging, you hardly said a word on the lap! Good stuff.....

  • @ioannisioannou7518
    @ioannisioannou7518 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Respect Misha. THE driver’s car driven just the way it was meant to.

  • @krisztianszabo1440
    @krisztianszabo1440 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Ok first of all, that was a fantastic video. It almost felt like i was in that car with you guys :D the race between you and that seat was really fun to watch. Thanks for making me smile through 13 minutes (and i bet many of the viewers also did) :)

  • @Speed_7545
    @Speed_7545 4 ปีที่แล้ว +173

    That yellow seat should've let you past, earlier annoying douche hoarding the left side so you have no chance to overtake :|

    • @ivandoe33
      @ivandoe33 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      seat driver is an idiot

    • @baconbreadwithbacon
      @baconbreadwithbacon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      @@ivandoe33 They'll get a warning and after that get banned for a while. Driving like that is idiotic. Almost lost control a few times. The way the frame was flexing on that car had me worried.

    • @kennytheamazing
      @kennytheamazing 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Agree, he was pushing way too hard for a normal TF, just to try to stay ahead of a Lotus.
      He should've taken it easier and let the Lotus pass. Too risky. Probably wanted a story back home to tell how he was "faster than a lotus".

    • @philtrysstrongman
      @philtrysstrongman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Did he not pay the same entry fee to be on the track?

    • @aliardaerd
      @aliardaerd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      Philip Baldock you should let faster cars pass and that lotus was clearly faster. And he almost lost control 3 times while pushing so hard not to get past. That is dangerous and it shouldn’t have happened in touristenfahren.

  • @vladts
    @vladts 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Owning both a Cayman and an MR2 I can see Misha still applying front engine car lines at the beginning of the lap and then progressively adapting to the car's behaviour to the point that by Ex-Muhle he's fully on it. Of course, being RHD it makes things even more difficult.
    Kudos for the lap and for learning the car so quickly. 👏

  • @mistercrab
    @mistercrab 4 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    It's better to drive slow car fast than a fast car slow.

    • @JoshuaTootell
      @JoshuaTootell 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      What about driving a slow car slow?

    • @marcelzenmedia
      @marcelzenmedia 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      This car is pretty fast I'd say

    • @Jackflack-fj8wm
      @Jackflack-fj8wm 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      fast car fast is best tho

  • @nootnootasis1276
    @nootnootasis1276 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Awesome driving misha,perfect shifts.

  • @craigthomson7389
    @craigthomson7389 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    In a lot of ways that looked so much more fun than a lap in a Supercar - superb!!

  • @izakjanneke2653
    @izakjanneke2653 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    And you call that “taking it easy”. That was more full throttle the entire time. Love your videos mate. Keep them coming.

  • @RandomSubscriptions
    @RandomSubscriptions 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    PURE DRIVING!!! So good Misha!!! You made the car sing. Best driving video and sound so far...

  • @tomsaltezza
    @tomsaltezza 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    nothing brings a smile to one’s face like a high revving vtec :) awesome driving Micha! You were eating those cars in the corners and low speed sections.

  • @philou9102
    @philou9102 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Crazy how someone just said on a fb group that a k20 in a lotus would be incredible and you came with this video !

  • @timburton7307
    @timburton7307 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Had a K20 SC lotus, was a lot of fun. That ones begging for a sequential gearbox.

    • @Snake2303
      @Snake2303 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      And a BIG wing.

    • @BlatentlyFakeName
      @BlatentlyFakeName 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Doesn't need a big wing. The Exige/Elises all generate downforce with the diffusor running along the underside.

  • @syedrehanfida
    @syedrehanfida 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Please keep bringing more nurburgring content, I really like your videos! Thank you Misha!

  • @matgee8892
    @matgee8892 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Perfect video to watch while waiting for the N24 to start. What a fantastic machine.

  • @cancracker
    @cancracker 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Lightweight cars are the most fun, especially the response to sudden direction changes. No battery powered car can ever beat that.

    • @tappajaav
      @tappajaav 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      And if it's lightweight electric car...?

    • @lorddoobsworth144
      @lorddoobsworth144 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tappajaav Those are called RC cars and don't count hehe

    • @tappajaav
      @tappajaav 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lorddoobsworth144 hah

  • @manelpelayo2753
    @manelpelayo2753 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Had to come back to watch it again, there is nothing better that the sound of a high revving NA engine

  • @bobsmoot8454
    @bobsmoot8454 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Back in the day, the Europa was the small maniac handling car, superb. I’ve seen many Elites and have always intrigued me, the chassis design is flat out ridiculous, Colin would be proud. And Honda motor is a jewel. If I could get in and out of it without damaging the windshield side support strut it would be a no brainer, it’s the consummate back road slice and dice machine IMHO

  • @damienc2467
    @damienc2467 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    If this is Misha taking it easy, man, I can't wait to see him go "full send".

  • @goxy87
    @goxy87 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Pure emotion from Misha 😅 I always wondered if a well set up Exige would be the perfect driving experience ob the Nordschleife... I finally have my answer

    • @chagra5085
      @chagra5085 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      But it had a hard time catching that yellow cupra though....

    • @lk159
      @lk159 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Cha Gra so what ?
      Theres Allways gonna be someone faster.
      Just Stick to a car you like and Push it to the Limit while Having fun :)

  • @MrVig
    @MrVig ปีที่แล้ว

    The INDUCTION sound at the very last rpms before the limiter are soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ddeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeppppppp and soooooooooooo PURE NA engine sounding that I Imediatly felt In heaven when misha flored It for the first time In this video.
    What a car !

  • @jassi_ahluwalia
    @jassi_ahluwalia 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Lotus always makes brilliant steering to make the car super fun to drive around track. And with VTEC kicked in yo in Lotus, it’s 🔥🔥!

    • @BlatentlyFakeName
      @BlatentlyFakeName 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The ones with Toyota 2zz engines technically DO have VTEC already, just Toyota's version of it :D

  • @fredriksvard2603
    @fredriksvard2603 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can attest that a good lotus around the ring is an amazing experience. More so than all but the rawest porsches etc.

  • @ScapinLeScap
    @ScapinLeScap 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Engine sounds insane, that was gorgeous !

  • @SladeRenegade
    @SladeRenegade 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Misha "The Machine" Charoudin. Simply mesmerizing. Thank you.

  •  ปีที่แล้ว

    Please, more videos with this view, Misha 🙏
    It's simply amazing. You get "into the car" in just two kerbs.

  • @k-aw-teksleepysageuni8181
    @k-aw-teksleepysageuni8181 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow, amazing driving from you, and the 2 Seat drivers ahead...The one in the decal Seat car was hella fast through Metzgesfeld, Wow...

  • @kayhesse
    @kayhesse 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wauw, this must be the most fun car you can drive on the Nordschleife 👀 kswaps just gets the best out of everything 💪🏻

  • @Greenfield_discovers
    @Greenfield_discovers 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful Drive.... and wonderful car.... Misha, always a pleasure when you take us with you on cars of friends/viewers/fans of you....
    Zaid, nice work :)

  • @umaxi96
    @umaxi96 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Misha has the best job in the world right now. Welcome back to the ring MIsha!

  • @ampedex
    @ampedex 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What music to my ears 😅 Honda truly created one of the best 4banger engines ever

  • @1seipai
    @1seipai 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's great to see you driving a quick and focused car! Also great to see a kind and informed owner who trusts you with his car! 👍

  • @ReclusiveDuck
    @ReclusiveDuck 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Small lightweight cars like the Exige are so much more appealing than any supercar. Absolutely stunning.

  • @toeputtsnz783
    @toeputtsnz783 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Gotta love those honda engines cheap reliable and can push some good hp

  • @manuvic2
    @manuvic2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a machine. Pure driving !

  • @CAZ13579
    @CAZ13579 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome Misha, appreciate all your contents especially coming from an avid Motosport enthusiast...Keep doing what you do and I wish you great success!

  • @thestig560
    @thestig560 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this video, felt like I was in the car myself!
    Very glad I stumbled on to your channel.
    Great driving 👍

  • @rocket2739
    @rocket2739 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just loooove how the transmission bounces when you drop a gear. That's so magic

    • @argh1989
      @argh1989 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's the engine RPM oscillating courtesy of a lightweight flywheel. :)

  • @メロンパ-q5k
    @メロンパ-q5k 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    this is what new s2000 should be.

    • @PistonAvatarGuy
      @PistonAvatarGuy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Or the next CRX.

    • @BlatentlyFakeName
      @BlatentlyFakeName 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You will never be able to make a sports car this light now, due to safety regulations. Even the current Elise is 900kg :(

    • @EjinRenos
      @EjinRenos 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Or the old. K series would've been the best choice as the F series engine is weak and lethargic

  • @Andres-ow2sn
    @Andres-ow2sn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh my gudness 😱....
    The Exige is a very lightweight car and small...
    I’m sure it’s a tight squeeze....
    That K20 sounds good 👌🏻 and I love the combination..... you can pretty much make the track car of your dreams with this chassis as platform....

  • @troythegardener
    @troythegardener 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That noise is unreal, doesn't get much better than that

  • @Mirco_M
    @Mirco_M 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lotus are just amazing track cars in my opinion, some of them even with stock engine. Couple of years ago I had a ride in a Lotus Exige S on the TTcircuit Assen, really one of the best rides I've ever had! Will never forget the really addicting supercharger sound you hear from behind.👌

  • @bozukbeyin
    @bozukbeyin 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Elise chassis and k20 engine is an amazing combo. A brilliant one just got sold for £23k on ebay the other day. Some even supercharge it and get well over 300 hp which is super car level performance carrying only 800 kilograms. Will definitely own one one day!

  • @MrAlcmj
    @MrAlcmj 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have been waiting for a lotus vid since the last onboard, this ones even better coz it k swapped. Perfection

  • @oldladynissanturbo9749
    @oldladynissanturbo9749 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Sub 8:30 in a car he has never driven. Jeremy Clarkson would say: Maniac.

    • @ThePsiclone
      @ThePsiclone 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      which is why we're here watching Misha and not watching Clarkson

  • @Theoriginalbubbafett
    @Theoriginalbubbafett 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your bringing back memories of Gran Turismo. Super enjoyable video! 👏👏👏👏👏

  • @tomaszjaowiec9554
    @tomaszjaowiec9554 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That Honda Exige is such a sexy beast, great driving!

  • @nawb_84
    @nawb_84 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    An engine built for a car, a car built for this man. You might just have the best job in the world!

  • @jlo1169
    @jlo1169 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved it. So happy to have you back at the ring full time

  • @sids2498
    @sids2498 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Superb Car! Props to Zaid! Great driving as usual Misha.....

  • @cellphonelightsaber
    @cellphonelightsaber 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It moves like this chassis and engine were star-crossed lovers. It sounds trancendent. It's a Lotus K2000. That's gotta be what it is.
    edit: omg. Colin Chapman would be proud. Why add a supercharger or V6 when you can just 11,000 RPM? "Simplify, then add lightness." That K20 put more Lotus in this Lotus.

  • @Blasterxp
    @Blasterxp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Got revs? How much? All. How many? All the revs. What a sound, what a setup, what a gearbox, what a driving position. 100% fun and fast as sting

  • @DrCrunkMusic
    @DrCrunkMusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That didn't look exactly like you were taking it easy brother 😂🤦‍♂️. They are awesome awesome chassis coupled with the legendary k20 that's gotta be a winner. Great vid

  • @nirfz
    @nirfz 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Apart from old ones (before the 90's) i usually find the engine sound of inline 4 engines boring, but this has something that reminds me of the sound of the old ones.

  • @Snake2303
    @Snake2303 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love Exige and K20! Nice Driving Misha!

  • @andruha8979
    @andruha8979 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mega endlich ma paar Honda Motoren aufn Ring 💪🏼 gute Arbeit Micha

  • @futjixu6104
    @futjixu6104 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    aayyyoooo one of my fav cars, with one of my engines, on my fav track.... leashhhhhhhhh gooooo

  • @wpc692
    @wpc692 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    holy duck! I'm continuing to look for an S2 to buy and then swap K20 and you publish this lap! You just ruined the day, I won't be able to think other things!

  • @Xactox
    @Xactox 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The Honda K20 is an absolute sweetheart of an engine.

  • @darylotero6505
    @darylotero6505 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So Misha was "Extra Easy" on this lap. Haha. Great driving as always man.

  • @therealRaccondog
    @therealRaccondog 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a ride! Si me toca la lotería iré a Apex a conseguir una masterclass de Misha, increible

  • @ななころび
    @ななころび 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    All of us wishing we had a nurburgring in our back yard during covid.

  • @MrAlcmj
    @MrAlcmj 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    5:15 Jesus this shift sounded so good

  • @javiermenendezpabon1208
    @javiermenendezpabon1208 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I´ll take it easy...
    Seat Leon appears on scene
    Ok, hold my beer
    Great lap!! It seems to be really fun! Thanks ;)

  • @slowmanEF
    @slowmanEF 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The induction sound of a proper Honda VTEC engine is intoxicating.

  • @souldrummer818
    @souldrummer818 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great that your back Misha , I said last year won’t to see you driving more. Now your killing Roberts posts 😂😂 only joking you are both great, just get him to give you drive of some of his cars on here, sharing is caring 👍

  • @hrcvf7505
    @hrcvf7505 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a 2011 Exige S260 Final Edition and it has all the driver's aids ... ABS, adjustable traction control, etc!

  • @stiang872
    @stiang872 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I started crying when I heard that K20 screaming. I love Honda’s K20😍🤯😱👂

  • @gustavofring-thechickenman
    @gustavofring-thechickenman 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Favorite mashup.... Honda engine plus lotus ❤️

  • @FullgasNoTraction
    @FullgasNoTraction 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    K20, oh yes!

  • @benniekerkhof
    @benniekerkhof 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video and nice reaction after the lap! I love my Lotus Elise with K20, perfect tracktoy

  • @alastairs3727
    @alastairs3727 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow ! Misha’s reaction says it all, the perfect track car, would love a go !

  • @Dan-wz9tr
    @Dan-wz9tr 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    A serious track weapon.......Mischa on a Hot Lap .......nice !

  • @leo_perigee
    @leo_perigee 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am from the US... Is that a SEAT you are chasing? You are f'n stroking that Lotus, Misha! That VTEC is SINGIN'!

  • @pierre0860
    @pierre0860 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    And then Misha realised there was a few hundreds revs to go for until the lights flashes...

    • @lazarjanjusevic3
      @lazarjanjusevic3 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The thing sounds MAAAD when pushed up to flashing lights...9k rpm?