Lotus to build new race car

Building on the success of its 2-Eleven road and track variants, Lotus’ sport division has developed the car to compete in the European SRO GT4 Supersports category. The Lotus GT4 “pushes the limits to the extreme” says the Norfolk-based outfit, with the car clad in dramatic composite body, full rollcage and with increased power and a sequential gearbox it provides what Lotus hopes will be a race winning package with “searing performance and phenomenal racing potential”. Lotus CEO Mike Kimberley said, "Lotus has an enviable motor racing heritage that includes some of the most successful racing cars in history. We are confident that the 2-Eleven will continue our winning tradition and become a classic of the future. The 2-Eleven GT4 Supersport offers one of the most cost effective, competitive and easiest routes into this level of motorsport". Chris Arnold, who is head of Lotus Sport, reckons “the GT4 Supersport has some exceptional new features and provides a compelling package that has race winning credentials. This is a hugely exciting new car for Lotus Sport, we have already had good success in mainland Europe with the test car and we are looking forward to our customers successes in the 2009 season". There will be an initial run limited to 10 cars priced at £78,255 with delivery dates in March ready for the '09 racing season. The cars will be built at the Lotus’ plant next to its test track at Hethel, near Wymondham.