Lotus 2-eleven in 4th gear 30-50mph in 3.1s

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Hello guys!

As the title sais, I was wondering if anyone knew where this exact quote came from? Found it on moremonkey.com, so perhaps Frank would be the guy to ask…

In anycase, I think this figures makes for quite some intersting talk as it is quite an impressive figure (if true)!

In 4th gear, that would make it around 2250 rpm - 3600 rpm.

How does this compare to other cars? Anyone want to messure the time?

Cheers Phil

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Std Exige = 4.5
Cayman S = 4.4
Noble M12 3R = 2.9
Caterham CSR260 = 2.8

All figures taken from Autocar.

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OK, so it’s not from 30mph but can’t resist posting this acceleration vid from my CL65…

http://www.killerjobs.com/images/cars/mercedes/60-100-web.wmv

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OK, so it’s not from 30mph but can’t resist posting this acceleration vid from my CL65…

http://www.killerjobs.com/images/cars/mercedes/60-100-web.wmv >

Thats awesome. My future father-in-law has a new CL63 coming soon, which should be similar (if not faster?) than the 65 - I look forward to taking it for a “test drive”

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What kind of power and torque is that machine Dave ?

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Thats awesome. My future father-in-law has a new CL63 coming soon, which should be similar (if not faster?) than the 65

The CL63 is normally aspirated V8 with 518 bhp and 465 lb/ft torque. Pretty good power from an N/A engine.

The CL65 is a bi-turbo V12 with 612bhp and 738 lb/ft of torque (restricted). Uncorked it’s good for 640bhp and 830 lb/ft+ … and if you’ve got the balls after that, you can then tune it. The torque is something else. I’ve never accelerated so hard over 100mph without subsequently taking off.

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Are you taking new CL65? Yum yum.

Ian

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Std Exige = 4.5
Cayman S = 4.4
Noble M12 3R = 2.9
Caterham CSR260 = 2.8

All figures taken from Autocar.

Interesting times, thanks!
I’m quite surprised by the time of a standard Exige though - especially compared to a Cayman-S. Considering how little low end torque it has, I would have thought it wouldn’t stand all that well.

Any times for 240R or Exige-S?

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OK, so it’s not from 30mph but can’t resist posting this acceleration vid from my CL65…

http://www.killerjobs.com/images/cars/mercedes/60-100-web.wmv >

thats awesome david, you need to take me for a spin in that

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Well, when you come over to collect the Lotus I’ll take you out