Lotus 340R - You thought that the Elise was pared-down minimal motoring?How about a car with no doors or...
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Lotus 340R
You thought that the Elise was pared-down minimal motoring?How about a car with no doors or roof?! The 340R is the sports car for people who live to drive and want the whole experience as raw and as pure as it comes: wind in your hair, foot-to-the-floor no-limits motoring.
As outrageously styled as it is dynamically outstanding, the 340R is powered by a 1.8-litre VHPD (Very High Performance Derivative) K series engine producing 180PS. And in a car this light, equipped with a close ratio gearbox, that adds up to explosive performance 0-60mph in 4.4secs, for instance, and a top speed of 133mph (214km/h).
No other car puts you so closely in touch with the road or track, or is so sharp and eager in its responses. The 340R is already being talked of as one of the all-time greats.
And if all this still is not extreme enough for you, you can take things further still when you use your car for track days. Lotus have developed a full optional Track Pack for the 340R which, among other things, increases the power to an awe-inspiring 195PS (143kW), and lowers the dry vehicle weight to 1257lb (571kg). With components available individually, you decide the limits.
Be aware though: if you want one, it may already be too late - only 340 (of course) vehicles are being produced, so it's future classic status is practically guaranteed.
Year: | 2000 | Status: | Currently in production |
Engine: | 1.8-litre VHPD K series | Power: | 180 PS |
0-60: | 4.4 secs approx. | Top speed: | 133 mph |
Related Links
The Lotus websitehttp://lotuscars.co.uk