Lotus Eleven

Lotus Eleven
A Lotus Eleven at Donington Park in 2007
Overview
ManufacturerLotus Cars
Production1956–1958
DesignerFrank Costin
Body and chassis
ClassSports car
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Powertrain
EngineCoventry-Climax FWA (1098 cc) SOHC I4
Ford (1172 cc) I4
TransmissionBMC A30, 4-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,159 mm (85.0 in)
Length3,403 mm (134.0 in)
Width1,500 mm (59 in)
Height810 mm (32 in)
Curb weightfrom 412 kg (908 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorLotus Mark IX

The Lotus Eleven is a sports racing car built in various versions by Lotus from 1956 until 1958. The later versions built in 1958 are sometimes referred to as Lotus 13, although this was not an official designation.[citation needed] In total, about 270 Elevens of all versions were built.