Lotus
2-Eleven

Why it matters

The 2-Eleven was Lotus Sport's 2007 track-day car, built on a high-sided variant of the Elise chassis. Lotus pitched its power-to-weight ratio against a 1960s Formula One car, making it a focused expression of Colin Chapman's lightweight philosophy.

How rare is it?

Six separate kinds of rarity – never combined into one number.

Each kind of rarity is rated separately and never combined.

Photos

Exterior, interior and detail photos with their licences.

• Lotus 2-Eleven (Wikimedia Commons search)
  Photo: Jamesx12345 · CC BY-SA 3.0
• Lotus 2-Eleven (Wikimedia Commons search)
  Photo: alaindelaunoy;Cropped and adjusted by Mr.choppers · CC BY-SA 3.0
• Lotus 2-Eleven (Wikimedia Commons search)
  Photo: nakhon100 · CC BY 2.0

History

Lotus Sport unveiled the 2-Eleven at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show. Production was due to start in April 2007 at the Hethel factory, with each car completed in Lotus Sport workshops and given a build plate.

The car was offered only as a Launch Edition, in a road-going version with UK single vehicle approval and a track-only version with a larger aero package. The UK price was given as £39,995 before the separate registration and delivery charges.

Outside the UK it was sold as a track-only model.

Technical specifications

Engine

Transmission & drivetrain

Chassis, body & dimensions

Performance

“Not yet verified” means no source has been checked for that value yet. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap.

Identification guide

How to tell an original from a replica or later conversion.

Launch Edition cars carry a three-way Lotus Sport colour scheme with a decal pack and a Lotus Sport build plate. Road-going cars have front and rear lights, a catalyst and a single-plane rear wing. Track-only cars have a high-downforce carbon rear wing, a high-downforce front splitter and an FIA race seat. All external composite panels are bolted on.

Sources

Each number links to the exact facts it supports.

1. 1
   2007 Lotus 2-Eleven - Images, Specifications and Information Level C Ultimatecarpage.com · 2007-03-04

   • supercharged and intercooled 1796 cc engine
   • VVTL-i variable cam system
   • Four high capacity injectors and an up rated fuel pump
   • Roots-type Eaton M62 Supercharger
   • maximum power output of 255 PS (252 bhp / 188 kw) at 8000 rpm
   • 255 PS (252 bhp / 188 kw) at 8000 rpm
   • approximately 242 Nm (179 lb/ft) at 7000 rpm
   • lightweight aluminium C64 six-speed gearbox
   • epoxy bonded aluminium alloy extrusions
   • Fully independent suspension utilising unequal length wishbones
   • A rear double shear track control arm brace is provided
   • 288 mm cast iron cross drilled and ventilated discs
   • ultra-lightweight (40 kg / 88 lbs) composite bodywork featuring core-mat technology
   • Weighing in at just 670 kg (1,477 lbs)

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