The new Lotus 3-Eleven 430 introduced

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 one minute 24 seconds.

Upgraded and specifically optimised for the 3-Eleven, the supercharged and charge-cooled 3.5-litre V6 engine produces 430bhp and 440Nm, propelling the 3-Eleven 430 from 0-100km/h in an astonishing 3.2 seconds and a top speed of 290km/h - up from 3.4 seconds and 280km/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. Sculpted part-exposed carbon side panels and striking carbon interior panels all contribute to the exceptional light weight.

As the company enters its 70^th anniversary, the new 3-Eleven 430 is a celebration of the company's legacy of pure performance and intelligent engineering, as it readies its new range of sports cars.

Jean-Marc Gales, CEO, Group Lotus plc commented, "When we first unveiled the Lotus 3-Eleven it heralded a new generation of truly focused, world-class sports cars. It altered perceptions of what was possible at this price category, and today the new 3-Eleven 430 moves the benchmark to remain the ultimate weapon in focused road driving and track work."