Lotus 3 Eleven
Discussion
I thought I would start a discussion on my road-spec Lotus 3-Eleven, which is currently in-build (see below) with expected delivery on 18th March 2017. The plan is to keep anyone who is interested on PH regularly updated on how I get on with Hethel's latest track-day weapon, including the high's and low's of long-term ownership. I would certainly welcome contributions from others with the same or similar lightweight track specials.
Lotus 3-Eleven (road version) standard spec (not-exhaustive):
3.5 litre V6, 24 valve, water cooled, all aluminium engine with Edelbrock supercharger
Max power 410hp @ 7,000 rpm
Max torque 302 lb/ft @ 3,000 rpm
0-60 mph 3.3
Max speed 174 mph
Power to weight 443 hp / tonne
Dry weight 925 kg
6 speed manual gearbox
Öhlins adjustable dampers
AP Racing four-piston calipers
Full colour TFT display with driver selection modes for road/track
Adjustable Traction Control
My options:
Colour Scheme 1 – green with yellow stripes
Gloss Black Accents
Gloss Black Alloys
Fire Extinguisher and Battery Isolator
Michelin Cup 2 Tyres
Carbon Drivers Seat
Carbon Passenger Seat
Motorsport Front Splitter & Canards
Steering re-trimmed in alcantara and white stitching
Reversing Camera
3.5 litre V6, 24 valve, water cooled, all aluminium engine with Edelbrock supercharger
Max power 410hp @ 7,000 rpm
Max torque 302 lb/ft @ 3,000 rpm
0-60 mph 3.3
Max speed 174 mph
Power to weight 443 hp / tonne
Dry weight 925 kg
6 speed manual gearbox
Öhlins adjustable dampers
AP Racing four-piston calipers
Full colour TFT display with driver selection modes for road/track
Adjustable Traction Control
My options:
Colour Scheme 1 – green with yellow stripes
Gloss Black Accents
Gloss Black Alloys
Fire Extinguisher and Battery Isolator
Michelin Cup 2 Tyres
Carbon Drivers Seat
Carbon Passenger Seat
Motorsport Front Splitter & Canards
Steering re-trimmed in alcantara and white stitching
Reversing Camera
Short video of the Lotus 3-Eleven launch at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in 2015:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCq-pDsbom0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCq-pDsbom0
DanielSan said:
Needs more aero to be really quick though
Awesome looking car, hell of s toy be have to play with on a Sunday morning blast.
Cheers Dan. I'll mostly use the 3-Eleven for track days. I've got Castle Combe and Goodwood planned already. If the weather forecast is good I might even take it to the Nurburgring this summer too. Of course, if I'm kicking my heels one Sunday morning and the sun is out then it would be rude not to jump in it for a local blast! Awesome looking car, hell of s toy be have to play with on a Sunday morning blast.
TheRocket said:
Awesome bit of kit look forward to reading, I saw one at Hethel being tested after being built, it was only going slow but looked so at home on the track. Will Lotus factory fit an exhaust that lets you get under most track db levels ?
Thanks v much. I'm sticking with the standard specification exhaust since Lotus Bell & Colvill have assured me that the 3-Eleven should be fine on 105db track days. I'm booked in with them at Castle Combe on 15th June. Thanks everyone for your positive messages.
I should have more photos of my 3-Eleven build and confirmation of its delivery on 18th March next week. The first 1,000 miles will be a test of willpower since the Lotus must be run-in over this distance (no more than 4,000 rpm) and then taken back to the centre for first inspection.
I should have more photos of my 3-Eleven build and confirmation of its delivery on 18th March next week. The first 1,000 miles will be a test of willpower since the Lotus must be run-in over this distance (no more than 4,000 rpm) and then taken back to the centre for first inspection.
I remember running in my 111s in 2002.....after what seemed weeks and weeks I lost any patience I did have and went for a 400 mile drive with a mate round the whole of the south of England......just had to be done
Then, I remember properly opening her up towards the top of the rev range for the first time
Something that will remain with me for all my days
These look sooooo special, total driver focus, very, very jealous indeed!
Then, I remember properly opening her up towards the top of the rev range for the first time
Something that will remain with me for all my days
These look sooooo special, total driver focus, very, very jealous indeed!
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