2008 - Lotus 2-Eleven "Launch Edition - Lot 61

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2008 - Lotus 2-Eleven "Launch Edition - Lot 61
2008 - Lotus 2-Eleven "Launch Edition French circulation title Chassis n°SCCNA12327HG23570 - A condensed version of the Lotus know-how - Only 358 examples of 2-Eleven manufactured - The most emblematic "Launch Edition" finish - One of the only road version homologated in France - One and the same owner for almost 11 years - Just over 17500 km, complete file and accessories In 2007 with the launch of the 2-Eleven, Lotus took a new step in the application of the famous motto "light is right" of its founder Colin Chapman. The British manufacturer conceived this car as an authentic racing car, but one that could eventually be driven on open roads. It is in fact a Lotus Exige that has been "decapped", optimized and lightened for even more efficiency and driving sensation. In order to push back the limits of the "basic" model, although it is always delicate to qualify a Lotus like this, so much the productions of the small manufacturer of across-manche are radical, it is at the same time the engine, the chassis and the design which were revised. Under the hood we find the 1.8L Toyota engine with VVT (Variable Valve Timing) system to which has been grafted a Roots Eaton supercharger from the Lotus Exige cup, but with a specific engine management, a higher flow injection and above all a bigger intercooler (air/air exchanger), allowing it to develop 255 horsepower at 8000 rpm. The ultra-rigid chassis is also that of the Exige Cup, without autoblocker and with disconnectable traction control (ASR), which is here associated with Ohlins dampers with separate gas cylinder allowing multiple adjustments. If the general design is inspired by that of the Exige Cup, it is finally specific to the 2-Eleven. It has no windscreen and even no door, but it does have a roll cage, a spoiler and reworked aerodynamics, with wide wings and tracks as well as air vents, especially behind the front wheels. The equipment is reduced, just like the weight which is only 745 kg, even a little less on the version of "race", even more stripped (no headlights, only one Bacquet approved FIA, biplane spoiler) than the version "road". For the latter, Lotus has taken care of the presentation, with an all-aluminum racing interior, but with nice bucket seats with Schroth harnesses. These elements are matched to the bodywork in the Lotus Sport colors, black, yellow and silver on the "Launch Edition" version, of which only about 50 were produced. Lighter by about 150 kg compared to the more powerful 3-Eleven, released a little later, the 2-Eleven, with its hyper contained weight and its small ultra vigorous engine, is undoubtedly the most perfect expression of the Lotus spirit. The car for sale is an interesting "Launch Edition" version, as it has the very nice Lotus Sport configuration of this limited series, of a car that was already poorly distributed. Moreover, it should be noted that this is a rare road version. As such, it was able to be the subject of a fastidious reception in France in 2008 and thus benefits today, exceptional element, of a French circulation title. It is thus a car particularly sought after by Gentlemen drivers wishing to use this sporty car on the track as well as on the road. Put into circulation on June 5th 2008, it arrived in France in 2009 where it had an owner between 2010 and 2021. The owner has obviously been racing this beast, while taking the necessary care of it, as shown by the invoice file that accompanies it. The car has a sport exhaust system and an OMP racing steering wheel, which reinforce its "racing" spirit. However, the original parts are available and come with the car. The car has now barely 17500 km and is in good condition, just asking to be driven. It will be delivered with its spare key, its accessories and its documentation. This Lotus 2-Eleven, in limited series and road version with a road title, ticks all the boxes. It combines the best of the two worlds of road and track. Moreover, it is probably the purest Lotus in its conception, which in this sense will give a lot of pleasure to its future owner, while being promised to a beautiful future in collection.
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