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Lotus Entry Level 2-Eleven 2008
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Today Lotus revealed the entry level 2-Eleven plus extensive area of Lotus Sport performance settings. The all-new 2-Eleven cost 34,695 euro. The brand new entry-level 2-Eleven weights just 720 kg and it`s powered by naturally aspirated, 189 hp high revving engine from Elise R. It makes the sprint from 0 to 60 mph in only 3.8 seconds and can reach a maxim speed of 150 mph.
The addition of Aero Pack gives the ability of changing the high speed balance of the vehicle through the adjustment of the rear wing angle: having the wing set at top attack over 10 % of the auto’s weight is generated into downforce at 100 mph (160 kph). This Aero Pack consists in a race adjustable proved carbon fiber rear wing and to be providing front to rear aerodynamic balance, lengthened composite front splitter’s incorporated. Even in the SVA trim with the street legal aerodynamic aids 2-Eleven makes 60 kg (132 lbs) of a downforce at 100 mph (160 km/h)
The full paint palette of the Lotus including the Lifestyle colors, Metallic colors and the Premium colors is available to even further customize the 2-Eleven unit. The Launch color scheme alongside the Red Scorpion, Green Dragon, Orange Bobcat, and Yellow Hornet schemes are all available now as a cost option.
Mike Kimberley, the CEO of Group Lotus plc stated: “The 2-Eleven has been exceptionally well received worldwide, which has provided Lotus with a significant challenge to keep pace with demand”. He added: “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”.
Roger Becker, the Vehicle Engineering Director said “It is an imperative that all Lotus cars have to be fun to drive and the 2-Eleven epitomizes 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 saying that “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”.
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