Mmmm, Eleven - LotusTalk

mopho · 03-18-2009, 10:15 AM

A Cool pic to spark discussion....

Tracktimeplz · 03-18-2009, 10:20 AM

Laguna Seca?

Man what I would give for a few hot laps there, in one of those

Alphonse · 03-18-2009, 10:20 AM

A pretty sight that is.

RoadDad · 03-18-2009, 10:27 AM

I see 14, not 11

Shine · 03-18-2009, 10:35 AM

An interesting Lotus Eleven tid bit:

Leslie and Leigh Keno - the twin brothers often featured on PBS's Antiques Roadshow are reported to be owners of an original Lotus Eleven.

From the web:
The Kenos have gotten into vintage racing in a big way, however, with Leslie driving a Lotus Eleven and Leigh a ferocious 500-horsepower Ferrari 512 BB MM. Mr. Keno is the third owner of that car, and at the recent Monterey Historic Automobile Races in Laguna Seca he met the man who had purchased it new from Ferrari in 1980. It has racing history at Sebring, Daytona and Watkins Glen.

mopho · 03-18-2009, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by RoadDad

I see 14, not 11

mopho · 03-18-2009, 10:50 AM

Here is a nice Westfield 11, got to take it to the track, one of the most fun cars I've driven

With my Elan

BUELL XB12R · 03-18-2009, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by mopho

Here is a nice Westfield 11, got to take it to the track, one of the most fun cars I've driven

With my Elan

What kind of power did it have and was it as fun as your Caterham?

kestrel74 · 03-18-2009, 10:58 AM

The white one's got MY number on it !!

mopho · 03-18-2009, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by BUELL XB12R

What kind of power did it have and was it as fun as your Caterham?

It was about 75hp, but it was a hoot because it was on very skinny tires and was a blast to 4-wheel drift through corners at moderate and safe speeds.

2007 Westfield XI - Specialty File/Specialty Files/Tuner Cars/High Performance/Hot Lists/Reviews/Car and Driver - Car And Driver

Hard to compare to the Caterham since the Seven has much more power and grip, but the handling characteristics and feel are similar (almost the same chassis).
Actually looked at a Westfield 11 to buy before deciding on a Seven

Patricko · 03-18-2009, 11:37 AM

Morgan,

I liked what Top Gear had to say about Caterham owners

mopho · 03-18-2009, 11:40 AM

I resemble that remark

Patricko · 03-18-2009, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by mopho

I resemble that remark

So do I and I thought you would give me both barrels

mikester · 03-18-2009, 01:43 PM

IIRC from one of the history of Lotus Cars DVD's out there, the design of the Eleven (from the pencil of Frank Costin), is not only one of the most beautiful ever but also to this day one of the most aerodynamic of car designs and apparently still lays claim to land speed records for cars of that engine displacement.

DeanG · 03-18-2009, 03:22 PM

Does anyone have more information on the Eleven's speed record (engine size...)?

andykeck · 03-18-2009, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DeanG

Does anyone have more information on the Eleven's speed record (engine size...)?

Tracing the Record Breaker

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This outing achieved even higher 1100cc records cumulating in 1 hour at 137.5mph and fastest lap at 143mph. These World Records stand today!

propracer · 03-19-2009, 09:20 AM

My 11 is the most fun car I own by a long shot. The fact that I can go to my garage, buckle in, put on the goggles and go for a drive on mountain roads makes it second to none.
No, not for sale! Ever.

shay2nak · 03-19-2009, 10:16 AM

You must be the guy I keep running into during my Sunday drives. I think I saw you a couple weeks ago on Decker, the section that leads before the canyon (at the base). You were going towards Westlake.

Alphonse · 03-19-2009, 10:24 AM

Oh hell, just color mr green, (naturally), with envy.
I don't think it would take much to trade my street Loti for a nice 11.

Enjoy your ride!

mikester · 03-19-2009, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by propracer

My 11 is the most fun car I own by a long shot. The fact that I can go to my garage, buckle in, put on the goggles and go for a drive on mountain roads makes it second to none.
No, not for sale! Ever.

That is soo cool - you must get both double and triple-takes !

03-18-2009, 10:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
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03-18-2009, 10:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
Shine Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Central Texas Posts: 328 Images: 9	An interesting Lotus Eleven tid bit: Leslie and Leigh Keno - the twin brothers often featured on PBS's Antiques Roadshow are reported to be owners of an original Lotus Eleven. From the web: The Kenos have gotten into vintage racing in a big way, however, with Leslie driving a Lotus Eleven and Leigh a ferocious 500-horsepower Ferrari 512 BB MM. Mr. Keno is the third owner of that car, and at the recent Monterey Historic Automobile Races in Laguna Seca he met the man who had purchased it new from Ferrari in 1980. It has racing history at Sebring, Daytona and Watkins Glen. __________________ - Shine 2005 Elise, Ardent Red, Manual Winders

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mopho goofn' with the bees Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: out of a suitcase- my stuff lives in LA Posts: 5,304	Here is a nice Westfield 11, got to take it to the track, one of the most fun cars I've driven With my Elan __________________ ________________ 2004 Caterham 7 Superlight R - 67 Lotus Elan www.morgansegal.com www.socalsportscar.com

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Alphonse Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 905 Images: 10	A pretty sight that is.

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mikester Registered Shmoozer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: So Cal Posts: 4,596	IIRC from one of the history of Lotus Cars DVD's out there, the design of the Eleven (from the pencil of Frank Costin), is not only one of the most beautiful ever but also to this day one of the most aerodynamic of car designs and apparently still lays claim to land speed records for cars of that engine displacement. __________________ Covered in Brandy and Lard

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DeanG Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 708	Does anyone have more information on the Eleven's speed record (engine size...)?

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Alphonse Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 905 Images: 10	Oh hell, just color mr green, (naturally), with envy. I don't think it would take much to trade my street Loti for a nice 11. Enjoy your ride!

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