Lotus 2-Eleven - Track day driving just got serious

The new Lotus 2-Eleven takes the Chapman philosophy of ‘Performance through Lightweight` to its most extreme level yet. Orders are now being taken

Weighing in at just 670 kg (1,477 lbs) - dry weight with base specification - 745 kg (1639 lbs) - kerb weight, fully loaded - and with 255 PS (252 bhp / 188 kw) on tap courtesy of its supercharged and intercooled 1796 cc engine, the 2-Eleven boasts a power to weight ratio similar to that of a 1960s Formula One car.

Designed with the most serious of track day enthusiasts in mind, the Lotus 2-Eleven offers race car levels of performance coupled with legendary Lotus Ride and Handing to deliver a truly outstanding track day car.

The Lotus 2-Eleven uses a unique high-sided variant of the Lotus Elise lightweight chassis structure featuring epoxy bonded aluminium alloy extrusions with uprated Exige S based running gear. This strong and stiff package features a comprehensive safety system with a glass fibre reinforced composite front crash energy absorbing structure allied to a high sill chassis for side impact protection.

Additional chassis safety features include an FIA compliant 6-point rollover structure with integral harness mounts and lightweight rear sub frame incorporating a further crushable structure. Ultra-lightweight composite bodywork features core-mat technology with all external panels bolted on for ease of removal, maintenance and repair.

To further underline its track credentials, the 2-Eleven introduces a variable electronic traction control and launch control system developed originally for use on the British GT3 Championship winning Lotus Sport Cadena Exige.

The Lotus 2-Eleven is initially available in Launch Edition specification only, which boasts a dynamic and unique three-way Lotus Sport colour scheme complete with decal pack.

The Launch Edition is available in two versions - Road Going Version (UK Single Vehicle Approval) fitted with lights, exhaust catalyst, single plane rear wing and other equipment to comply with UK road legal requirements and Track Only Version with an enhanced aerodynamics package including high downforce single-plane carbon fibre rear wing, high downforce front splitter, brake lights, rear indicators and FIA approved driver`s race seat.

Production of the Lotus 2-Eleven is scheduled to commence in April 2007 at the award-winning and world-class Lotus manufacturing facility at Lotus Headquarters in Hethel, Norfolk, UK. The 2-Eleven build will be completed in dedicated Lotus Sport workshops and each vehicle will be given a Lotus Sport build plate.

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