Lotus Cars Ltd
Lotus “Entry Level” 2-Eleven
04 March 2008 NEWS RELEASE
Choosing your track day performance car has just become a lot more exciting
with the introduction of the entry level 2-Eleven and extensive range of Lotus
Sport performance options.
Ł27,995 MSRP inc VAT in UK
€34,695 excluding tax, duties & delivery charges
CHF 55,955 excluding tax, duties & delivery charges
The latest Lotus 2-Eleven, bristling with Lotus Sport options and wearing a dramatic carbon
fibre body was exhibited at the 78th annual Geneva International Motor show. This car has
been specified with, amongst other options, the 255 PS (252 bhp, 188 kw) power upgrade,
carbon fibre tonneau cover, four piston front brakes, “Aero Pack” and “Sport Pack” as an
example of how the new range of Lotus Sport options can be configured.
Mike Kimberley, CEO of Group Lotus plc commented: “The 2-Eleven has been exceptionally
well received worldwide, which has provided Lotus with a significant challenge to keep pace
with demand.” He went on to add “It is very encouraging to see that the 2-Eleven is asserting
itself as class leader in the track day enthusiast sector and to hear all the incredibly positive
feedback from people enjoying the 2-Eleven’s fantastic performance”.
The 2-Eleven made its global debut at the 77th annual Geneva International Motor show in
2007 available in launch specification with the supercharged 255 PS (252 bhp, 188 kw)
engine, in either UK Single Vehicle Approval (SVA) or Track Only guise for the introductory
price of Ł39,995/ € 49,573.
After suggestions from Lotus racers and owners, the 2-Eleven will now be available as an
entry level car with a number of option packs to tailor to owners’ individual requirements. As
well as a number of performance option packs such as the Track Day pack and UK road SVA pack, there are a range of stand alone options that now include two different Limited Slip
Differentials, an FIA approved 70 litre bag fuel tank and a removable competition steering
wheel.
Roger Becker, Vehicle Engineering Director explained, “It is an imperative that all Lotus cars
have to be fun to drive and the 2-Eleven epitomises this DNA rule with its blistering
performance. It provides serious quantities of fun, either whizzing down country roads in SVA
trim or on track pushing to the limits of grip”. He continued, “the suspension of the 2-Eleven
has been extensively tuned by our Dynamics Engineers to provide optimum handling for track
driving, giving an involving set-up that rewards drivers with exceptional balance and control at
the limit”.
Lotus is a company committed to continual improvement and one facet of this dedication is
pushing the boundaries of performance through light weight. The entry level car, which at 720
kg (1600 lbs) epitomises the Lotus “performance through lightweight” mantra, is powered by
the naturally aspirated, high revving 190 PS (189 hp, 141 kw) engine from the Elise R. This 2-
Eleven even in its most basic specification shows a remarkable turn of pace with the sprint to
60 mph taking just 4.3 seconds and achieving a top speed of 140 mph (225 km/h).
With the introduction of the naturally aspirated model and upgrade options, there are now
many permutations that 2-Eleven can be ordered in, giving an incredible opportunity to create
individual customer bespoke cars – in theory no two cars need be the same! The full Lotus
paint palette including Lifestyle colours, Metallic colours and Premium colours is available to
further customise the 2-Eleven (a full list of 2008 options is attached along with a UK and EU
price list). The Launch colour scheme along with the Red Scorpion, Orange Bobcat, Yellow
Hornet and Green Dragon schemes are all available as a cost option.
The 255 PS supercharged engine as featured on the Launch Edition is retained as an option,
which lowers the zero to 60 mph time to a staggering 3.8 seconds with 0-100 km/h in 4.0
seconds. The addition of the supercharger increases torque to 242 Nm (179 lb.ft), offering greater flexibility for sensational in gear acceleration and an increase in top speed to 150 mph
(241 km/h).
The entry level and launch edition are available with the incredibly popular UK SVA option
pack, making it possible for owners to drive to a circuit, race around all day and drive home in
the evening without the hassle and expense of a trailer. This option is definitely worth ticking. It
is also now possible to get these 2-Elevens road registered in a number of markets around the
world using the relevant territory specific registration approval process.
The light weight of the 2-Eleven translates into lightning turn-in and intoxicating performance,
providing a very addictive tonic. In entry level specification with the order box for the carbon
fibre body ticked, the 2-Eleven comes in at a featherweight kerb mass of 700 kg (1540 lbs),
which equates to a dry weight of just 648 kg (1430 lbs).
The addition of the Aero Pack gives the ability to change the high speed balance of the car
through adjustment of the rear wing angle: with the wing set at maximum attack over 10 % of
the vehicle’s weight is generated in downforce at 100 mph (160 kph). The Aero Pack consists
of a race proven adjustable carbon fibre rear wing and to provide front to rear aerodynamic
balance, a lengthened composite front splitter is incorporated. Even in SVA trim with the road
legal aerodynamic aids the 2-Eleven produces 60 kg (132 lbs) of downforce at 100 mph (160
km/h)
As with all Lotus cars the 2-Eleven steering communicates every nuance of the road, with the
race car derived double wishbone suspension and road legal semi-slick Lotus specific
compound Yokohama AO48 tyres. With the inclusion of the Sport Pack, Ohlins 2-way
adjustable dampers are fitted allowing the suspension to be tuned in harmony with the aero
pack. This gives the option to dial in customer preferred handling characteristics to slice those
final tenths off the perfect lap.
Performance Stats
255 Super Charged 190 NA
Time (secs) Time (secs)
0-60mph 3.8 4.3
0-100kph 4.0 4.5
0-100mph 8.9 11.1
qtr mile 12.2 13.1
80-120kph 4th 3.6 4.9
80-120kph 5th 5.3 6.7
30-50mph 4th 3.0 3.7
40-60mph 4th 3.2 3.7
50-70mph 5th 4.2 5.6
V Max (mph) 150 140
V Max (kph) 241 225
CO2 emissions: 216 g/km
Combined Fuel Consumption: 30.4mpg (9.3/100km)
Lotus Sport
Lotus Sport is the performance arm of Lotus Cars Ltd and is located at the Norfolk Head Office next to the
famous Hethel test track. The department designs and builds extreme performance road cars, track cars
and full race cars as well offering a performance parts service and bespoke driver training packages.
About Group Lotus plc:
The main operating subsidiary of Group Lotus plc is Lotus Cars Ltd, which has two operating divisions -
Lotus Engineering and Lotus Cars. Lotus Engineering is an internationally recognised automotive
engineering consultancy based in Norfolk, UK. Global facilities include those in Michigan (USA), Kuala
Lumpur (Malaysia), China and offices in Germany and Japan, with rapid expansion in new territories
such as South East Asia and the Gulf States.
Lotus Engineering provides comprehensive and versatile consultancy services to many of the world's
OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, offering a full engineering service from initial concept and project design
through development and integration of the complete vehicle to meet all worldwide markets and
customers to full production. This includes third party 'niche vehicle' engineering and manufacture
worldwide.
Lotus Cars builds world class, prestige, high performance sports cars for sale in 37 countries. These
include the iconic Lotus Elise, and the Exige and Europa. Lotus is a global high-tech company,
expanding rapidly and committed to driving forward technology for both Lotus Cars and its Engineering
clients, spearheading research into such areas as hybrids, electric vehicles and renewable fuels.
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Originally Posted by Tony
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(although Ł950 for delivery, PDI, numberplate & road tax. sheesh)
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