Highlights
The most extreme machine that Lotus builds, the new 3-Eleven 430 is the fastest Lotus road car to lap the challenging Hethel circuit, 0.8 seconds quicker than the second place Exige Cup 430, and two seconds quicker than the previous 3-Eleven, delivering a benchmark time of 1 minute 24 seconds.
Upgraded and specifically re-optimised for the 3-Eleven, the supercharged and charge-cooled 3.5-litre V6 engine produces 430 hp and 440 Nm, propelling the 3-Eleven 430 from 0-60 mph in an astonishing 3.1 seconds (0-100 km/h in 3.2 seconds) and a top speed of 180 mph (290 km/h) – up from 3.3 seconds (0-60 mph) (3.4 seconds 0-100 km/h) and 174 mph (280 km/h) for the previous version of the Lotus 3-Eleven.
Designed to provide enthusiast drivers with the purest and most direct of driving experiences, the 3-Eleven is cut from the same cloth as the most iconic Lotus cars. Remaining true to the company’s edicts, it employs a lightweight carbon-composite body and a bespoke extruded and bonded aluminium chassis. Sculpted part-exposed carbon side panels and striking carbon interior panels all contribute to the exceptional light weight.
Its unashamedly aggressive styling, lightweight design and hypercar-humbling performance set new standards for speed and agility at any price. From remarkable sector times on the famed Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit during its development, the original Lotus 3-Eleven went on to lap the Hockenheimring short circuit in an incredible 1 minute 6.2 seconds at the hands of “Sport Auto Magazine”, setting a production car lap record for the German publication.
TOP SPEED
180 MPH
0 – 60 MPH
3.1 SECS
POWER
430 HP
WEIGHT
920 KG
Features
3.5 litre V6, 24 valve, water cooled, all aluminium engine, with Edelbrock supercharger with integral intercooler
6-speed manual transmission, with gearbox cooler, coupled to Lotus’ precision shift aluminium mechanism
Lightweight, single-mass, low inertia fly wheel
Motorsport baffled sump
TorsenType Limited Slip Differential
New, lightweight two-piece grooved ventilated J-Hook brake discs and AP Racing four-piston calipers (front 332mm x 32mm, rear 332mm x 26mm)
Unequal length, fully independent double wishbone suspension with Eibach® tubular front and rear anti-roll bars
Öhlins® DFV one-way adjustable dampers
AP Racing® brake calipers, red painted finish with black logo
Michelin® Pilot Cup 2 tyres (front 225/40 R18, rear 275/30 R19)
Lotus designed, ultra-lightweight, fully machined, forged aluminium wheels (18" 7.5J front and 19" 9.5J rear 10 spoke alloy wheels) in satin black finish
MSA approved rollcage as standard for national use
6 position variable traction control, with five pre-set traction levels (1%, 3%, 6%, 9%, 12% slip) and “off”
Lotus tuned ABS system
Extended splitter
Carbon fibre body shell
Front lip spoiler
Red chargecooler cover
Oval exhaust finisher
LED front daytime running lights with integrated direction indicators
LED rear lamps with integrated direction indicators
Lightweight driver's footrest
Lightweight aluminium pedal pads
Engine start/stop button
Page toggle switch
Alcantara steering wheel
Interior colour pack
Revised Splash screen graphics to display 3-Eleven 430
Lightweight lithium-ion battery
Full colour TFT display with driver selection modes for road/track
Lightweight electrical harness
Specification
| PERFORMANCE* | 3-Eleven 430 |
| Max power | 430 hp at 7000 rpm (436 PS) |
| Max torque | 325 lbft at 4,500 rpm (440 Nm) |
| 0-60 mph | 3.1 seconds |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.2 seconds |
| Max speed | 180 mph (290 km/h) |
| Dry weight | 920 kg |
| Power-to-weight ratio (dry weight) | 467 hp per tonne |
| Aerodynamic downforce (front/rear) | 265kg (Front: 100; Rear: 165 kg) |
| Hethel lap time (Manual) | 1:24 seconds |
| 3.5 litre V6, 24 valve, water cooled, all aluminium engine, with Edelbrock supercharger with integral intercooler |
| 6-speed manual transmission, with gearbox cooler, coupled to Lotus' precision shift aluminium mechanism |
| Lightweight, single-mass, low inertia fly wheel |
| Torsen Type Limited Slip Differential |
| Motorsport Baffled sump |
| Anodised, lightweight aluminium, extruded, epoxy bonded and riveted high-stiffness chassis |
| New, lightweight two-piece grooved ventilated J-Hook brake discs and AP Racing four-piston callipers (front 332mm x 32mm, rear 332mm x 26mm) |
| Unequal length, fully independent double wishbone suspension with Eibach® tubular front and rear anti-roll bars |
| Öhlins® DFV one-way adjustable dampers |
| AP Racing® brake calipers, red painted finish with black logo |
| Michelin® Pilot Cup 2 tyres (front 225/40 R18, rear 275/30 R19) |
| Lotus designed, ultra-lightweight, fully machined, forged aluminium wheels (18" 7.5J front and 19" 9.5J rear 10 spoke alloy wheels) in satin black finish |
| MSA approved rollcage as standard for national use |
| 6 position variable traction control, with five pre-set traction levels (1%, 3%, 6%, 9%, 12% slip) and “off” |
| Lotus tuned ABS system |
| Performance and track | |
| Adjustable Anti-Roll Bars | Cost option |
| Öhlins® TTX 2-Way Adjustable Dampers | Cost option |
| Titanium Exhaust | Cost option |
| Road to Track Logger and GPS Unit | Cost option |
| Pro Analysis Upgrade to Data Logger | Cost option |
| Removable steering wheel | Cost option |
| Carbon passenger seat with passenger 4-point harness | Cost option |
| Carbon passenger seat with passenger 3-point harness | Cost option |
| Fire extinguisher and battery isolator | Cost option |
| Carbon tonneau cover | Cost option |
| Carbon binnacle cover | Cost option |
| Paint and livery | |
| Metallic or Signature paint | Cost option |
| Lotus Exclusive Paint | Cost option |
| Colour Scheme 1: Red and Silver | Cost option |
| Colour Scheme 2: Blue and Silver | Cost option |
| Colour Scheme 3: Green and Yellow | Cost option |
| Colour Scheme 4: Black and Gold | Cost option |
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