Lotus 2-Eleven

ExigeKen · Post by **ExigeKen** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 12:40 am

Ah good luck with the mortgage

delands · Post by **delands** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 12:45 am

err.. no.... RBS produce their results tomorrow... which should be very good news for their staff... ie ME

woody · Post by **woody** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 1:01 am

more here:

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/28/gene ... track-car/

delands · Post by **delands** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 1:11 am

http://www.autoblog.com/photos/lotus-2- ... ar/170552/

ExigeKen · Post by **ExigeKen** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 8:03 am

Cool photos I really like the new Lotus.

So Del are you buying one with your big fat bonus from the bank

delands · Post by **delands** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 8:30 am

Sorry, no.... at £41k.. I don't think so.

kenny · Post by **kenny** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 9:04 am

simon wrote:
ed wrote:A supercharged atom costs less than that doesnt it?!

A real shame!
Don't think so, 275s seem to be advertised at mid £30ks 2nd hand.

They hold there value, price for a 300 bhp Atom new is around 38k. More power, less weight, IU know which one I would go for, not that I will ever have that money.

Does look good though.

ruadh08 · Post by **ruadh08** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 10:43 am

As a 340r owner, this new circuit car is not floating my boat!! The styling is bland, note how they have to resort to a fancy paint job to make it stand out!

I would also have major concerns as to the choice of engine they are using, It is still to peaky to be a sensible track engine, and still has top end reliablity issues when subjected to track day use. I know, as I have been there with my 111r.

However they will not have to address the fact that they cannot supply windscreens after 5 years ( A 340r problem!) as it doesnt have one!

I will reserve final opinion till I see the car in the flesh next week at the Geneva motor show. It will be interesting to compare it to the new KTM, which not only looks better but is supposed to be a lot cheaper!

rossybee · Post by **rossybee** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 11:52 am

This is way overpriced, the KTM holds my interest far more as a Caterham owner, and Atom lover

Post by ed » Thu Mar 01, 2007 12:10 pm

Ive read that they (KTM) have already sold the first build allocation of 100. Although it goes on to talk about the possibility of a 300!

Id still rather have an atom though! Cant beat a British built sports car imho!

jason · Post by **jason** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 12:20 pm

ruadh08 wrote:The styling is bland, note how they have to resort to a fancy paint job to make it stand out!

That's what I thought. Imagine it without the stripes and it looks a bit boxy.

For me (taking a step from financial reality for a moment!

) the Atom would receive my chequebook's attention

Post by ed » Thu Mar 01, 2007 12:34 pm

I'm surprised to see that despite the carbon fibre chasis it still weighs 700 kilos!

Andy G · Post by **Andy G** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 1:28 pm

Can't imagine the VW mechanicals are lightweight!

Nice to have another option though, and I think seeing one on the road would be interesting........and hopefully on track with the Atom!

PhilA · Post by **PhilA** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 2:31 pm

the atom is great
but how does it drive?
the first generations of it were reported as being unsettling to drive?
have they sorted it with the later ones?

id bet that this 2-eleven is superb to drive!

Post by ed » Thu Mar 01, 2007 2:34 pm

Seemed to be going very well indeed on Sunday, very well balanced and predictable under breaking. Just been specing a car for myself, for future reference of course!

A good bit cheaper than the CC and in my spec in proper hands probably quicker!