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Lotus 2-Eleven 1.8 (255 Hp)
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Lotus 2-Eleven:
The Lotus 2-Eleven is a car produced by British car manufacturer Lotus. It is based on the Lotus Exige S, and thus has the same Toyota 2ZZ-GE with VVTL-i, Eaton M62 Roots-type supercharger and intercooled inline-four engine. Weighing 670 kg , with 252 bhp at 8,000 rpm and 242 N⋅m at 7,000 rpm of torque, the 2-Eleven can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 3. 8 seconds and has a top speed of 150 mph. Intended as a track day car, it costs £39,995, though for an additional £1,100 Lotus will make the car fully road legal....(Read more on Wikipedia)
2-Eleven Overview:
Lotus 2-Eleven (2-Eleven). With 242 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 745 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is excellent (0–100 km/h in 4 s). The top speed reaches 241 km/h. A two-seater convertible designed for open-top driving pleasure. Seating for 2 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Lotus 2-Eleven, being a highly specialized, low-volume track-focused vehicle, was not subjected to Euro NCAP crash testing. Its design prioritizes lightweight and structural rigidity for performance rather than passive safety ratings.
1.8 (255 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The supercharged 1.8L 2ZZ-GE engine delivers exhilarating performance, propelling the lightweight 2-Eleven from 0-100 km/h in just 4 seconds. Its high-revving nature and impressive power-to-weight ratio make it incredibly potent on track.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is secondary to performance in this track-focused machine. The supercharged engine, combined with its high-performance demands, results in relatively high fuel consumption, especially during spirited driving.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Unrivaled handling and agility
- • Blistering acceleration and power-to-weight ratio
- • Pure, unfiltered driving experience
- • Lightweight and minimalist design
- • Exclusivity and track weapon capabilities
Cons:
- • Zero practicality or daily usability
- • Minimal comfort and refinement
- • High running costs (fuel, tires, maintenance)
- • No weather protection (open-top)
- • Very loud and harsh ride for road use
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Lotus |
| Model: | 2-Eleven |
| Generation: | 2-Eleven |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.8 (255 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2007 |
| End of production: | 2011 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Roadster |
| Seats: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 255 Hp @ 8000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 142 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 242 Nm @ 7000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 2ZZ-GE |
| Engine displacement: | 1796 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Supercharger, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain: | VVTL-i |
| Engine layout: | Middle, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 85 mm mm |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 4 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 4 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 241 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 2.9 kg/Hp, 342.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 3.1 kg/Nm, 324.8 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 3.8 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 745 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3822 mm mm |
| Width: | 1735 mm mm |
| Height: | 1112 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2300 mm mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 288 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs, 288 mm |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | Front wheel tires: 195/50 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | Front wheel rims: 7J x 16 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer |
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