Lotus 3-Eleven Speedster (2016-2018)
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Lotus 3-Eleven is a high-performance speedster in production from 2016 to 2018. It was available with several tunes of a supercharged Toyota 2GR-FE V6 engine that displaced 3.5 liters. The Road version came with a 6-speed manual transmission, while the Race version used an automated manual based on it.
A speedster, the 3-Eleven has neither door nor top. Hence, it is a sporting-oriented vehicle even in the "Road" version. Indeed, the "Race" version only seats the driver.
Drivers who appreciate handling will be pleased to know that the Lotus 3-Eleven comes with double-wishbone suspensions at all four corners.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 93% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Superb handling
- Very light
- Great performance
- Good styling
Cons
- No cargo space
- Not very comfortable
- Requires helmet
What external reviewers found***
External score 98% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Impressive handling
- Great fun to drive
- Powerful V6 V6 engine
Cons
- No roof
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Specifications
| 3-Eleven 430 | 3-Eleven Race | 3-Eleven Road | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Capacity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Capacity | 48.0 L / 12.7 gal | 70.0 L / 18.5 gal | 40.0 L / 10.6 gal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passengers | 2 | 1 | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chassis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Front | Ventilated discs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Rear | Ventilated discs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Front | Double-wishbone | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Rear | Double-wishbone | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tire Size | 225/40 R18, 275/30 R19 | 225/40 ZR18, 275/35 ZR19 | 225/40 ZR18, 275/35 ZR19 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Body Style | 2-door Convertible | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 920.0 kg / 2028.3 lbs | 890.0 kg / 1962.1 lbs | 925.0 kg / 2039.3 lbs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheel Size | 7.5J x 18, 9.5J x 19 | 18 in, 19 in | 18 in, 19 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h | 3.2 sec | 3.0 sec | 3.4 sec | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph | 3.1 sec | 3.4 sec | 3.3 sec | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top Speed | 290.0 km/h / 180.2 mph | 290.0 km/h / 180.2 mph | 280.0 km/h / 174.0 mph | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Powertrain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drivetrain Layout | Mid-engine (transverse), Rear-wheel drive | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Displacement | 3.5 L / 210.9 cu-in / 3456.0 cc | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Power | 436.0 hp / 325.1 kW @ 7000 rpm | 466.0 hp / 347.5 kW @ 7000 rpm | 416.0 hp / 310.2 kW @ 7000 rpm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Specific Output | 126.2 hp/L / 2.1 hp/cu-in | 134.8 hp/L / 2.2 hp/cu-in | 120.4 hp/L / 2.0 hp/cu-in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Torque | 440 Nm / 324.5 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | 410 Nm / 302.4 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | 410 Nm / 302.4 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Type | Naturally-aspirated petrol V6 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Supercharged petrol V6 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Supercharged petrol V6 engine with 4 values per cylinder | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Gears | 6-speed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Type | Manual | Automated manual | Manual | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Production | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Availability | 2018 ~ 2018 | 2016 ~ 2017 | 2016 ~ 2017 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Reviewer score 98%More than 400bhp per tonne, semi-slick Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres, no stability control and a manual gearbox. Handling is far more benign than you might expect, it’s the ferocious, unrelenting, slightly terrifying speed that takes your breath away. The noise is as we’ve come to expect from these V6 Lotuses – savage and naughty, yet musical – with the volume at compellingly outrageous levels.
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Pros
- Powerful V6 V6 engine
- Impressive handling
- Great fun to drive
Cons
- No roof
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References
- ^ Lotus 3-Eleven 2015-2018 review . [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/lotus/3-eleven-2015-2018. Retrieved 2022-05-23.
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