- Exige GT4 2010 Body Mounted Aerofoil Wing Assembly Reproduced by ourselves in fibreglass. Lotus Exige S2 Cup 260 2010 Front Splitter.
- The Lotus Elise Sport 220. Timeless design, simplified.⠀ ⠀ #ForTheDrivers ⠀ ⠀ -⠀ ⠀ Elise Sport 220: Fuel consumption combined: 7.9 l/100 km; CO2 emissions combined 179 g/km 13742 52.
- Entries are split into three classes: V6 Cup - for the Exige V6 Cup and Evora GT4. 2-Eleven/Open – for the four-cylinder supercharged open-top 2-Eleven, four-cylinder Exige Cup cars, and for most other Lotus cars that are not eligible for the other categories. Production - for Elises, including the Elise Cup R.
- Lotus Evora GT4 The Lotus Evora GT4 is designed to provide a competitive racing package straight ‘out of the box'. Its lightweight chassis and the composite and carbon fibre body provide a surprising amount of cockpit space, despite the compact exterior dimensions.
Compare performance of Porsche Cayman GT4 (718) and Lotus Exige 410 Sport (Mk III). Updated October 2020.
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Three of the best mid-tier track cars available today, all with similar weight and power. Yet, their characters are distinct. Different layouts, footprints, and levels of focus separate these three beauties, which all have strengths and weaknesses of their own. As you might imagine, the Cayman GT4 might be the best all-rounded vehicle in this lineup, brought to us by Sport Auto and their wonderful test driver, .
From the start, it's obvious how the Cayman is confidence-inspiring. Sharp steering and a neutral balance are two ways which the Porsche works with the driver. Note the benign understeer leaving the Hockenheim GP Circuit's Turn 2. Not fighting the car out of slower corners preceded by big braking zones can be a challenge, since keeping the platform balanced while trying to stop and follow the intended line is tricky. In fact, we can see how it steps out when the rear can't quite handle the power in Turns 6 and 8 (1:46 and 2:33), though even while oversteering, the Cayman looks confidence-inspiring.
When slides can be caught with this level of precision, it's hard to fault the steering in any way.
It has to be said that, wearing the N1 version of the Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires, the Porsche has a little more grip than the others. Nevertheless, its balance and damping add to the total picture. Traction is stellar for the power levels, and the way it rides curbs and remains stable through faster corners only add to this Cayman's clear dominance here. It also has the widest footprint of all three cars.
The BMW is the most mellow of three. The engine placement has something to do with a milder breakaway, and that might make it best suited to the novice driver. However, the obvious traction limitation hinders it in the technical sections when a lot is asked from the rear ( 4:43). Having to tiptoe around sections where the Cayman and the Exige confidently put their power down might be the M2's greatest limitation. As capable, quick, and reassuring as it is, it just lacks that little bit of urgency and surefootedness that the mid-engined rivals have. In fact, the Lotus might even beat the Cayman in that department.
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What the M2 might lack in pure nimbleness, it makes up for in great torque.
The Exige couldn't be fairly described as the Dark Horse in this company, but it is the outsider in many ways. Obviously, it lacks the refinement of the other two, but look at the size of that company and tell me that Lotus could ever hope to compete with the big marques, at least on that level.
But these are track-oriented cars and we should judge them accordingly. The limitations there are, most notably, the transmission—the Exige is also the only car here with an h-pattern gearbox. That lengthened shift time, combined with the least power in the group, undoubtedly handicaps the Exige along Hockenheim's straights and power sections.
A serious tire stagger keeps the car from oversteering much, though it does let go abruptly when the rears are finally overwhelmed. Perhaps this edgier character won't appeal to the novices, but there's no denying it's more alive, crisp, and challenging than the others. Fast snaps keep its driver on their toes, and only those comfortable with a car moving around underneath them at higher speeds could consistently push in a car like this.
A worrying snap in the middle of Turn 7 (7:18), especially with the sun blinding the driver, is not a pleasant thing to contend with.
Whichever the pick, the lap times are similar enough to make most drivers' talent the limiting factor. Off the circuit, it might be the BMW that's best for a weekend getaway; the Lotus might leave one's date feeling like she's spent her Saturday looking out of a paint mixer. For that reason, the reasonably spacious and very accurate Cayman gets my vote.
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Evolving from the 1.6 litre Elise platform, this is the first time the supercharged Elise S' mid-mounted, transverse, 1.8 litre 2ZR-FE engine has been used in a Cup variant. Performance is enhanced over the road-going Elise S thanks to a motorsport-specific engine control module (ECM) and a CFD proved aero pack comprising; front splitter, barge boards, winglets, rear diffuser, floor extensions and rear wing. Despite the extra body kit and race-ready additions, Lotus Motorsport manages to maintain the road car's light weight of just 924 kg.
The Lotus Elise S Cup R is eligible for entry to the production class in the 2014 Lotus Cup series.
The Exige V6 Cup R is the full race version of the Exige V6 Cup. Additions to the Exige V6 Cup specification include a higher downforce, aerodynamic package, a 60Kg weight reduction, race dampers, an increase in power output (with the sequential gearbox option) and an optional sequential gearbox.
The car allows drivers to race in all Lotus Cup race series including Lotus Cup UK and Europe with a single specification for all drivers, and the car has proved itself in this category with numerous race wins.
The ultimate race car ownership experience, the Lotus Type 125 is the closest thing to purchasing your very own Formula One car.
Inspired by the very pinnacle of race machinery anywhere in the world and with club membership limited to a mere 25, the Lotus Type 125 and Exos club is all about exclusivity and ultimate enjoyment. The car is designed to give a breathless and authentic Formula One experience while being forgiving, safe, reliable and possible for a mere mortal to drive.
The Type 125's 640bhp 3.5 litre Cosworth V8 engine – much like the one used in IndyCar – is linked to a six-speed gearbox with paddle shift. The car's featherweight 560kg results in a phenomenal power-to-weight of nearly 1000bhp per tonne.
Developed from the highly acclaimed Lotus Evora sports car, the Lotus Evora GT4 & GTE race cars have been engineered to give drivers a competitive racing package straight ‘out of the box'.
Lotus Motorsport has developed the Lotus Evora race cars in conjunction with a number of prestigious technical partners. As such they feature a world class chassis, steering and brakes, resulting in exceptional handling.
The Evora GT4 has been designed to be eligible for many of the world's leading GT series and can also compete in the Lotus Cup series, whilst the Evora GTE has been designed for GT2 and international endurance series around the globe.
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On top of all the others Lotus Motorsport will also be bringing 2 cars from their Lotus Driving Academy. These cars are used on a daily basis to fulfill thrillseekers dreams at the safe FIA specification Lotus test track, Hethel.
The academy offers professional coaching to beginner, intermediate or advanced track drivers and the cars are very quick in the right hands.
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You can read more information on the Lotus Driving Academy at their website here.
