Lotus rolls-out fastest road production car – the 180 mph 3-Eleven - Gizmag
Meanwhile, the Race has additional bars to meet international racing safety requirements. The shell itself is an all-new lightweight resin infusion composite that Lotus says is 40 percent lighter than glass resin. Drag is kept down by minimizing the cross section, which also optimizes cooling for the engine and gearbox by means of large openings in the front clamshell and side scallops from the front wheel arches. Behind this is a close-ratio six-speed manual gearbox with a Torsen-type limited slip differential, performance clutch assembly, and oil cooler, while the Race has a six-speed sequential flappy-paddle gearbox a semi-dry sump, oil cooler, and... Top speed for the Race is 174 mph (280 km/h) and 180 mph (290 km/h) for the Road. Suspension-wise, the Lotus 3-Eleven has lightweight, double-wishbones front and rear, with an adjustable front anti-roll bar and Eibach springs with Öhlins adjustable dampers for bespoke adjustments. The 3-Eleven rolls on lightweight forged aluminum wheels with a choice of Michelin Pilot Super Sport or Michelin Cup 2 tires, depending on the version. Brakes are AP Racing four-piston calipers with two-part grooved and vented 332 mm front and rear discs and upgraded pads for the Race. Source: www.gizmag.com
