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Lotus 2-Eleven vs Caterham 7 CSR 260
| Category | Lotus 2-Eleven | Caterham 7 CSR 260 |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 256 / 252 | 260 / 256 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 242 / 178 | 270 / 199 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 776 / 1711 | 530 / 1168 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 329 / 325 | 490 / 483 |
Lap Times
| Track | Lotus 2-Eleven | Caterham 7 CSR 260 |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford Autodrome West Circuit (2004 - 06/2008) | 1:21.10 | 1:19.60 |
| Anglesey Coastal | 1:16.40 | 1:19.70 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Lotus 2-Eleven | Caterham 7 CSR 260 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.3 s | 3.7 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 16.6 s | 14.8 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 12.3 s | 11.1 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.0 s | 3.8 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 9.6 s | 8.6 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.8 s @ 96.3 mph | 8.3 s @ 100.0 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.6 s | 11.9 s @ 116.2 mph |
General performance
| Category | Lotus 2-Eleven | Caterham 7 CSR 260 |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 241 kph (150 mph) | 252 kph (157 mph) |
| 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 16.1 s | 12.0 s |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.72 g (7 m/s²) | 0.85 g (8 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | Lotus 2-Eleven | Caterham 7 CSR 260 |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 97 |
| Straight line speed | 75 | 100 |
| Overall | 91 | 100 |
Verdict
7 CSR 260 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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