EDIT: For people asking why there is no rolling footage etc the car still needs to go in to be mapped. I did mention this at the very end of the video, probably should have said it at the start in hindsight, but we're planning to create a part 2 taking this on track to give it a proper shakedown 😉

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I didn't realise Audi swaps were even a thing in these Exiges. Everyone's knows about the crazy popular K-swap and what kind of power you can expect from one of those, but Kevin has pioneered the way using this AGU unit (1.8L Turbo 20v).

I need to copy and paste the seating position from this car, it's perfect for me. I might have to pop into Reverie next time I'm down there 👀

Anyway, hope you enjoyed the vid and thanks to Kevin for letting me come and have a look. Here's to Part 2 🙌

Gotta respect the veteran car guys, they know a lot more than us kids. What a nice car he built. Well done sir.

As a lifelong Lotus fan: THIS BLEW MY MIND !!!!    Now THAT'S an enthusiast !!!!

What a wholesome Man. Humble and Brilliant.
Not a hint of pride, just passion, enthusiasm and love for cars.
What a beautiful Legacy!

Where the pipe is welded to get the pressure to the wastegate says it all for me. What a masterpiece of engine bay

in south Africa we also got a few swapped Lotus ,Vr38, Ferrari 488,Honda k series,Honda J series and mercedes sls v8

Iv got an AGU 1.8t iv always wanted a lotus this guy has just created a dream car

Beautiful car I love when car enthusiast go far and beyond to make their cars better in every way, would love to see that red beast in action

Red gold and black actually work really well together nice car

Safe to say this is the greatest garage build i have ever seen - amazing!

I love searching random things that I want to exist in this case “rs3 swapped lotus” and then bam this masterpiece comes up. Not disappointed

I had an Audi powered Exige back in 2005 (converted by Bernard Scouse) was mental

This guy really breathes LOTUS, he is a true legend

Holy shit that is one of the most bad ass Lotus I've seen. Incredible.

Hats off, this is a case where a smart driver destroys any schooled engineers.

500hp in a car like that is insane. I'm more impressed with the custom brakes etc, that's very impressive work and looks nice, it would fit in at sema and do well I'm sure. It just needs a full carbon body upgrade to make it perfect.

Fantastic Kev, you did an amazing job. ❤

Your definitely going to notice that power difference :)

What an amazing build.

The chassis is tuned for the original horsepower. That’s why Lotus always handle amazingly. Any clown can push up the horsepower but only the clever ones can make it handle.

What a beautiful piece of engineering ! A true master. Top banana 👍