As you will have hopefully read by now, the
Lotus 3-Eleven 430
makes for an exhilarating track car whatever the weather. Naturally its home environment will be a warm and dry circuit - what with the omission of both roof and heater - though its performance on a sodden Hethel was remarkable. Communicative, exciting and more forgiving than you would ever think, it was an absolutely joyful car. So now it's only the journey to the Nurburgring that might put you off...
That the 3-Eleven looks so gloriously mad is a huge part of its appeal as well, which is why it's here in our Pic of the Week slot. Seemingly part Exige, part prototype racer and part downhill luge, the 3-Eleven's design is just incredible - you really can't take your eyes off it. There's of course function to the form as well, this version providing the most downforce yet of any 3-Eleven.
Dropped against a dreary Thursday morning in March, surrounded by the circuit and the Armco, the little Lotus looks all the more dramatic. So we thought it might make a cool wallpaper. Select your size below and enjoy!