GEIL! 3 Eleven ist da! Under 900kg, 0-60 in 2.8 seconds, Supercharged 3.5 V6 with 450bhp, Downforce at 150mph is over 215kg, 1m22s lap at Hethel and could potentially lap the 'Ring in sub 7 minutes!!
Einfach nur Wahnsinn!! Leider auch der Preis ;-(
82000K Pfund sind 115000 Euro... in AT mit Steuern 152000 Euro ;-( Für ein Auto das nicht mal eine Scheibe hat... Purismus hin oder her... Trotzdem Geil das Ding wenn ich das Geld hätte
"wenn dich dein Hinterrad überholt dann weisst du dass du in einem Lotus sitzt" ? __Graham Hill__
· Two versions, Road and Race, both developed through Lotus Motorsport
Heralding a new generation of Lotus high performance sports cars, today saw the unveiling of the company?s quickest and most expensive series production car ever, the 3-Eleven, at the 2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Designed as an uncompromised manifestation of the Lotus spirit, the new car is focused on providing an undiluted driving experience, and underlines the company?s ability to deliver legendary handling and blistering speed.
Working on the concept of less is more, and keeping close to Lotus? track roots, the dramatic new vehicle features an all-new lightweight body, with an open cockpit design and a revised V6 supercharged engine developing 450 hp.
Two variations of the Lotus 3-Eleven will be available: Road and Race; both delivering an impressive combination of high performance, agility and precision. Based on the Road version, the Race includes a more aggressive aero kit, a sequential gearbox and an FIA approved driver?s seat with a six-point harness.
With a dry weight of below 900 kg (Race version), the 3-Eleven offers an enviable power to weight ratio, in excess of 500 hp per tonne, and is capable of sprinting from 0-60 mph in less than 3.0 seconds before reaching a maximum speed of 174 mph (280 km/h) for the Race version and 180 mph (290 km/h) for the Road version
Speaking at Goodwood, Jean-Marc Gales, Chief Executive Officer for Group Lotus plc, stated, "We always say that to make a sports car better, you make it faster and lighter. The new Lotus 3-Eleven carries that philosophy to a new level, and is perfectly in keeping with our brand values.?
Jean-Marc Gales continued, ?This new car is a giant slayer, capable of embarrassing far more expensive rivals. It condenses our engineering know-how into one, hard-core package, and is so focused that it won?t suit everyone. This is a perfect demonstration of the faster and lighter concept, something which will be crucial to all Lotus cars in the future.?
The new Lotus 3-Eleven will enter production in February 2016 and deliveries will commence in April 2016. Production will be limited to just 311 vehicles in total.
Prices start at £82,000 for the Road version (including VAT and on the road costs) and £96,000 excluding VAT for the Race version (£115,200 including VAT).
The Lotus 3-Eleven in more detail:
Performance
· Quickest Lotus production car ever, lapping the Hethel track in 1 min 22 secs
· Aerodynamic downforce of up to 215 kg at 150 mph (240 km/h) - Race version
The 3-Eleven utilises a bespoke chassis based on the proven Lotus design of extruded and bonded aluminium sections. The Road roll-cage incorporates twin side bars for side impact protection, whilst the Race cage has additional bars to meet international requirements for motorsport.
The Lotus 3-Eleven?s suspension features lightweight, double-wishbones front and rear, adjustable front anti-roll bar and Eibach springs with Öhlins adjustable dampers. This allows owners to fine tune the vehicle?s handling characteristics.
Powertrain
· Supercharged and charge-cooled 3.5-litre V6 engine
· Limited Slip Differential as standard
· Lotus traction control system
The new Lotus 3-Eleven is powered by a revised version of the 3.5-litre V6 engine first shown in the Evora 400, which includes a supercharger with integrated water-to-air charge cooler. Maximum power output has increased to 450hp (456 PS / 336 kW) at 7000 rpm and torque has increased to 450 Nm / 332 lbs ft with maximum torque available from 3500 rpm through to 6500 rpm.
A close-ratio six-speed manual gearbox with a Torsen-type limited slip differential, featuring a performance clutch assembly and oil cooler, come as standard on the Road version. The Race model has a 6-speed sequential transmission with a semi-dry sump, oil cooler, limited slip differential and paddle shift.
Brakes and Tyres
· Lightweight forged Aluminium wheels as standard
· AP Racing four-pot calipers
· Bosch ABS tuned by Lotus
Designed to cope with the 3-Eleven?s potential, lightweight forged Aluminium wheels are fitted as standard on the 3-Eleven, with either Michelin Pilot Super Sport or Michelin Cup 2 tyres depending on if it?s in Road or Race configuration.
At the front 225/40 ZR18 tyres are standard, and to help transfer the 3-Eleven?s considerable power and torque to the road, the rear tyres has been specified as 275/35 ZR19.
In order to deliver the stopping power required for such a quick car, AP Racing four-piston calipers are complemented by two-part grooved and vented brake discs (332 mm front and rear). Upgraded brake pads are fitted to the Race version.
Exterior Design
· Lightweight body panels, using new resin infusion composite technology
Manufactured from very light weight composite materials, optimizing vehicle weight, aerodynamic and structural requirements, the 3-Eleven?s composite body is 40% lighter than the GRP equivalent.
This new process is a first for a production car, and an example of Lotus? focus on utilising pioneering new technology and lightweight materials in its vehicles. The choice of material technology has allowed extreme vehicle performance targets to be met, and help realise the 3-Eleven?s dynamic styling.
Undeniably a track car, the 3-Eleven?s aggressive stance leaves no doubt of its intentions. The dramatically sculpted body perfectly balances the technical efficiency of a track car with the surface refinement of a road-going supercar. Form follows function, with a minimised cross sectional area that keeps drag to a minimum while optimising cooling.
As an extreme design evolution of Lotus predecessors, the Lotus 3-Eleven?s new front clam shell incorporates larger openings to deliver the necessary cooling for the powertrain and transmission. This helps give the vehicle a much more aggressive stance.
Two front splitter configurations are available, depending on whether the vehicle is configured for road or race use, and the front arches are wide enough to cover the car?s wide track and the new 225/40 ZR18 tyres.
Dramatic side scallops provide a clean exit from the front wheels arches, and the car?s profile is dominated by an aerodynamically significant roll bar cover. The car is without a windscreen and doors, with the roll bar fully enclosing the rear cage. As well as generating downforce, the roll bar forms a vital part of the car?s homologation to international motorsport safety standards.
The rear clamshell emphasises the aggressive stance of the car, with different fixed spoilers available, depending on whether the vehicle is specified for road or race use.
The new rear diffuser and under-tray, which has been developed to ensure minimum drag, complements an exhaust system designed specifically to minimize back pressure and enhance engine performance.
Interior Design
· Focussed race interior
· New race spec colour TFT instrument cluster can be switched between road and track modes
Fitted with the standard aeroscreen and the optional passenger seat, a passenger can be easily accommodated in the two seater. However, these can be removed and the optional tonneau panel fitted - to envelope the driver and improve overall aerodynamics.
The new instrument cluster has been designed around a colour TFT screen, and can be switched between road and track modes, providing relevant information direct to the driver.
A quick release steering wheel and Lotus sports seats with four-point harnesses are fitted as standard, while the Race variant has the option of a data logger system, FIA approved driver?s race seat, and six-point harness - as well as a fire extinguisher & battery kill switch.
Manufacturing ?Hand built in Hethel , England
The Lotus 3-Eleven will be hand made by the highly skilled craftsmen and women at the Lotus Headquarters in Hethel, alongside the rest of the Lotus sports car range, supported by Lotus Motorsport technicians. All 3-Elevens will then be finished in Lotus Motorsport?s dedicated workshops prior to delivery.
Official fuel consumption figures and CO2 emissions figures for the Lotus 3-Eleven are not available at the time of going to press. They will be provided on the Lotus website www.lotuscars.com as soon as they are available.
Lotus leistet sich mit diesem Fahrzeug einen Fauxpas erster Güte, schließt Verträge über ein Fahrzeug mit 456 PS und will nur 416 PS liefern (Road-Version).
Zitat von LTG.... und die Roadversion kommt laut Händler in CH nicht auf die Strasse
Warum den das?? Finde es ein bisschen komisch das du mit dem COC Papier in der Schweiz nichts anfangen kannnst aber in der Rest von Europa gültig ist...
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"wenn dich dein Hinterrad überholt dann weisst du dass du in einem Lotus sitzt" ? __Graham Hill__
whoa respekt. dass der 3-11 sogar den radical hinter sich laesst haette ich nicht gedacht. eine wahrlich starke leistung. das ist die beste werbung ueberhaupt.
was auch sehr beeindruckend ist: die querbeschleunigungswerte. habe kuerzlich auf auto motor und sport TV einen EXIGE S test gesehen, die hatte den bis dahin hoechsten gemessenen wert von 1,5G und irgendwas. hier beim 3-11 sind kurzzeitig auch mal 1,6G auf der anzeige zu sehen! bleibt die frage: waren die auf slicks unterwegs?
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es sind ausgangs sachskurve sogar unglaubliche 1.80G zu sehen!
edit II: angeblich waren sie auf Michelin Pilot Cup 2 unterwegs. dann ist der wert umso eindruecklicher.
?Hypercar-killing? Lotus 3-Eleven sets Hockenheimring lap record ? Lotus 3-Eleven raises the bar by establishing a new ?sport auto? production car lap record around Hockenheimring ? Lotus 3-Eleven now heads the lap time list which features exotic hyper cars and track-focused supercars from some of the world?s most prestigious manufacturers ? Lap record set by ?sport auto? magazine?s top road tester Christian Gebhardt
The Lotus 3-Eleven, the quickest series production car to come from Lotus? Hethel Headquarters, has set the fastest lap time ever recorded by the leading and highly-respected German car magazine, ?sport auto?. Driven by Christian Gebhardt, a highly accomplished driver and Road Test Editor for ?sport auto?, the Lotus 3-Eleven lapped the Hockenheimring short Circuit in an incredible 1 minute 06.2 seconds. This time was even more impressive considering that the 3-Eleven was on standard road tyres and the fastest lap was completed in less than perfect weather, where temperatures did not get higher than 8 degrees Celsius. Jean-Marc Gales, CEO of Group Lotus plc said, ?Christian set a fabulous lap in less than ideal conditions. We knew from the outset that we have created a simply phenomenal car that is capable of great things, and this lap record proves that beyond doubt. This is the ultimate embodiment of the Lotus design philosophy; it?s a beautifully engineered machine that doesn?t carry one ounce of excess weight. With 460hp on tap and race car handling at your disposal, this car is the ultimate giant killer?. The Lotus 3-Eleven is now at the top of the ?sport auto? lap-time chart which includes some of the most expensive and extreme roads cars on sale, from leading German, Italian, American and British manufacturers. Christian Gebhardt, Road Test Editor for ?sport auto? said, ?The Lotus 3-Eleven is an amazingly fast and track focused car in which to have a lot of fun at the limit. It is the fastest series-production car in the test history of ?sport auto? on the Hockenheimring Short Circuit.?
The ?sport auto? Top 10 times (production cars) at Hockenheimring Short Circuit 1. Lotus 3-Eleven, 1.06:2 min 2. Porsche 918 Spyder, 1.06:3 min 3. Gumpert Apollo, 1.07:2 min 4. Radical SR3 SL, 1.08:1 min 5. Lamborghini Gallardo Squadra Corse, 1.08:2 min 6=. Corvette ZR1, 1.08:3 min 6=. Ferrari 488 GTB, 1.08:3 min 8. Porsche 911 GT2 RS, 1.08:4 min 9. Porsche 911 GT3 RS (991), 1.08:5 min 10. Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series, 1.08:6 min
A full video of the record breaking lap can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2hMgSDizV0 The April (4) issue of ?sport auto? Magazine, which includes the Lotus 3-Eleven lap time is on sale from today 11 March 2016
The Lotus 3-Eleven in more detail: Heralding the next generation of Lotus high performance sports cars, the 3-Eleven is the company?s quickest and most expensive series production car ever. Designed to deliver an undiluted experience, the Lotus 3-Eleven utilises an all-new lightweight composite body, and a bespoke chassis based on the proven Lotus design of extruded and bonded aluminium sections. The 3-Eleven offers a giant-slaying power-to-weight ratio, thanks to a revised V6 supercharged engine developing 460 hp, to provide in excess of 500 hp per tonne. It is capable of sprinting from 0-60 mph in 2.9 seconds before reaching a maximum speed of 180 mph (290 km/h). As part of its development the Lotus 3-Eleven spent time at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, where it was one of the fastest road going cars to ever tackle the track, capable of setting a sub-7 minute lap time. The Lotus 3-Eleven is on sale now with production strictly limited to 311 cars to be built over the next two years.
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