Lotus 3-11 , 450Hp
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Posted 26 June 2015 - 05:25 PM
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Posted 26 June 2015 - 05:30 PM
Can't wait to see how many wing mirrors get kicked off getting in and out.
Looks fantastic though.
Edited by pete-r, 26 June 2015 - 05:30 PM.
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Posted 26 June 2015 - 06:04 PM
Personally I'm not that keen on it - not that it matters! I couldn't afford the wheels let alone the rest of it.
Is it the camera angle, but the front looks very long - for a mid engine car?
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Posted 26 June 2015 - 06:04 PM
Looks lovely, probably goes well....but how much......utter madness!!
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Posted 26 June 2015 - 06:15 PM
Actually, its not bad 
Edited by Steve.i.am, 26 June 2015 - 06:15 PM.
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Posted 26 June 2015 - 06:20 PM
Really like the rear of the car.
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Posted 26 June 2015 - 06:39 PM
Nice wink to the F12 with those single taillights. (especially the street edition without the wing)
Edited by smiley, 26 June 2015 - 06:41 PM.
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Posted 26 June 2015 - 08:23 PM
As above, nice car, crazy price!
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Posted 26 June 2015 - 09:23 PM
Really don't see why it's a crazy price - go spec a Exige V6 Cup, Cayman GT3, or even a GT3.. They will all likely struggle to get close to one of these on track..
It's a crazy price for an Elise, but bang on for the performance segment cars it's competing against..
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Posted 26 June 2015 - 09:52 PM
Still using Vauxhall indicator stalks I see
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Posted 27 June 2015 - 04:50 AM
If they had named it the new7 or Lotus 8, and taken the Eliseness out of the nose, then the car would have been received differently by current Lotus owners I suspect
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Posted 27 June 2015 - 09:01 AM
I see this in the flesh yesterday look good but sounded even better!
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Posted 27 June 2015 - 09:55 AM
Is it the camera angle, but the front looks very long - for a mid engine car?
Agree I thought it must be front engine at first.
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Posted 27 June 2015 - 10:56 AM
Meh couldn't give 2 f's about it. It's why I don't have a 7 or an atom and I suspect this would be even more awkward to live with on anything other than a track.
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Posted 27 June 2015 - 12:02 PM
Steve you are like my dear wife likes to change her mind alot! 😀
Actually, its not bad
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Posted 27 June 2015 - 09:45 PM
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Posted 03 July 2015 - 06:53 PM
Wonder if this power will filter into the Exige?
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Posted 04 July 2015 - 05:29 AM
My old 2-11 was quick with 260 ps. This 3-11 with 456 ps must be insane on track!
...ALL Tubby drivers please note:
Lotus opted for a SUPERCHARGER not a TURBOCHARGER! However, they have tried not to alienate you Tubby obsessed guys by making it very LARDY instead!
...the debate is now over! 
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Posted 04 July 2015 - 05:57 AM
I agree, bigger CC engine with a "mild" super charger would be my preferred option for a "race car". Either way, turbo or SC, putting big power into these Lotus chassis's transforms the cars IMO. I bet Nick's and Lees cars are amazing too (and for 1/3 of the price!).
Edited by Nev, 04 July 2015 - 05:58 AM.
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Posted 04 July 2015 - 07:09 AM
I agree, bigger CC engine with a "mild" super charger would be my preferred option for a "race car". Either way, turbo or SC, putting big power into these Lotus chassis's transforms the cars IMO. I bet Nick's and Lees cars are amazing too (and for 1/3 of the price!).
Nev,
When my car is back from MattB's, I want to book a trackday at Castle Combe. you must come along. It's not as quick as Lee's or Nick's but your'e welcome to hoon it around the track.
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