311?

[avdb]

Wow looks fantastic - great spec.

[C7Steve]

Its grown on me massively in just a few hours but have to agree the weight seems really disappointing. Probably around 300Kg heavier than a 340R, without a windscreen?

Remember Ive scales if anyone wants to "check" their weights.

Craig, increase in weight by 20% but it has 80% more power than a 211.

I have also just read that the car has new composite panels which are 40% lighter than the fibreglass ones.



Steve.

[SAJ]

Its grown on me massively in just a few hours but have to agree the weight seems really disappointing. Probably around 300Kg heavier than a 340R, without a windscreen?

Remember Ive scales if anyone wants to "check" their weights.

Craig, increase in weight by 20% but it has 80% more power than a 211.

I have also just read that the car has new composite panels which are 40% lighter than the fibreglass ones.



Steve.

I love everything about the car - if I had the money I'd buy one in a flash.

By today's standards in the modern Lotus world - 900Kg is light. Still under 1000kg even with a driver so still easily 450bhp/ton which is going to be rapid by any measure.

[neil]

The launch video's just popped up on youtube

Watch on YouTube

[Rosssco]

Its grown on me massively in just a few hours but have to agree the weight seems really disappointing. Probably around 300Kg heavier than a 340R, without a windscreen?

Remember Ive scales if anyone wants to "check" their weights.

Craig, increase in weight by 20% but it has 80% more power than a 211.

I have also just read that the car has new composite panels which are 40% lighter than the fibreglass ones.

Steve.

The engine / gearbox combo in this 311 would be double that of the K-series in the 340R I bet..

And wasn't the 340R quoted weight "optimistic" in reaching 340bhp/tonne

[r10crw]

Its grown on me massively in just a few hours but have to agree the weight seems really disappointing. Probably around 300Kg heavier than a 340R, without a windscreen?

Remember Ive scales if anyone wants to "check" their weights.

Craig, increase in weight by 20% but it has 80% more power than a 211.

I have also just read that the car has new composite panels which are 40% lighter than the fibreglass ones.

Steve.

The engine / gearbox combo in this 311 would be double that of the K-series in the 340R I bet..

And wasn't the 340R quoted weight "optimistic" in reaching 340bhp/tonne

Yeah dont get me wrong, Id give my right arm for one, amazing spec but for the money I think Id rather have the Exige and whilst the performance would be great for a start you would soon get used to it. The 340R wasnt all that in performance terms but the feel was 100% and I believe that was through the weight, even an S1 only 30/40Kg more felt fat compared to it...

[Scotty C]

£82k

Steve.

Edited to say;

Just looked at the spec, so have changed my mind on the £82k. Sub 7:00 ring time 0-60 less than 3seconds. Top speed 180 with different gearing.

how F^&kin' much
Race version is £115k
And still no bloody heater

what did a GT4 evora cost?

Not read the bunff.

I take it the 450HP is only the Squ box?

what the HP if you dont have the Squ box?

[neil]

It's 450hp with either box. Manual box must be a new one as I think the V6 is close to the box limits

[TarmacTerrorist]

probably be the same box as always used, just that it isn't carrying so much weight around they can up the power with it…

the 2-11 had the 270ps kit available as an upgrade on the H pattern box where as the S2 Exige was only ever available with the 260ps code

[TarmacTerrorist]

evora gt4 was approx 115-120k+vat iirc Scotty.

You could probably spec it higher than that, with spare and such like, one set of wheels won't cut it.

big, heavy and dull though mate.

[H8OAG]

Nice car.........not sure about the chinos though!

[TarmacTerrorist]

Nice car.........not sure about the chinos though!

That is who bought them cheap from the lotus online ebay shop!!!

Old Gales on the make -"i'll just slip these into old stock and pick them up at a bargain…"

[Rosssco]

probably be the same box as always used, just that it isn't carrying so much weight around they can up the power with it…

the 2-11 had the 270ps kit available as an upgrade on the H pattern box where as the S2 Exige was only ever available with the 260ps code

Yeah was going to say, there's more torque (345 vs. 295lb/ft) than the Evora S, but a chunk less weight (1430 vs. 930ish kg), so perhaps its the same 'box, especially as I'd imagine a gearbox oil cooler is there / an option..?

[Scotty C]

probably be the same box as always used, just that it isn't carrying so much weight around they can up the power with it…

the 2-11 had the 270ps kit available as an upgrade on the H pattern box where as the S2 Exige was only ever available with the 260ps code

Yeah was going to say, there's more torque (345 vs. 295lb/ft) than the Evora S, but a chunk less weight (1430 vs. 930ish kg), so perhaps its the same 'box, especially as I'd imagine a gearbox oil cooler is there / an option..?

Yes I think that is something lots have been working on for some time.

[Scotty C]

Larger fuel tank now, forged wheels (fancy a set of these ) and Michelin Super Sport tyres.


Steve.

Steve the 70 later tank is a fia bag tank, you can fit that to any elise/exige. They are about £1500 + and lave a expire date. If you want a. 60ltr tank for your car drop me a pm I can get you a deal.