Track Test: Caterham R500 v Atom 3 v 2-Eleven - LotusTalk

Patricko · 01-07-2009, 12:06 PM

lotus 2eleven, ariel atom, caterham, R500, anglesey, chris harris, meaden, bovingdon, drivers republic

This is a nice track test from Drivers Republic

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Patricko · 01-07-2009, 12:11 PM

I may as well put the other videos in too.

Caterham R500
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Caterham R500 in car
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Atom 3 in car
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2-Eleven in car
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slaughtr · 01-07-2009, 12:42 PM

Well written article. I can't watch the videos here at work, did they give lap times?

EDIT:
Finally able to watch the videos... just took a while to buffer. I count the Caterham and 2 eleven at about the same time and the Atom about a second slower.

But man, the difference is startling. The 2 eleven is just so much better composed he looks like he's going slower. The freak'n Atom is all over the place with the driver cursing it the whole way.

jasper · 01-07-2009, 01:14 PM

The caterham needs R compound tires. And with regard to the ABS issue, I like locking up the unweighted front tire entering corners in the caterham, it might not be as fast or efficient as ABS, but it looks cool from the drivers seat seeing the tread stop and it gives good feedback. Plus you can take your wife out to lunch in it. So although I would like them all, I'll take the caterham. Oh wait, I did. Now if I can just get that engine and gearbox.

ads_green · 01-07-2009, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slaughtr

Well written article. I can't watch the videos here at work, did they give lap times?

EDIT:
Finally able to watch the videos... just took a while to buffer. I count the Caterham and 2 eleven at about the same time and the Atom about a second slower.

But man, the difference is startling. The 2 eleven is just so much better composed he looks like he's going slower. The freak'n Atom is all over the place with the driver cursing it the whole way.

Yeah I was stunned to that the 211 got the time after watching it - was quite dull after watching the others. Just shows that power isn't everything it's what you do with it that counts.

I've driven an atom and although fun, it's not a fast track car. It has trouble just going in a straight line when the power is applied.

Drag_Race50 · 02-19-2009, 01:32 PM

Awesome Videos, thank you for sharing.

Jamolah · 02-19-2009, 02:10 PM

Great video, I think each one of the drivers should have driven every car around the track.

Mr. Oz · 02-19-2009, 02:33 PM

Glad I bought a 2-Eleven

MNlotus · 02-19-2009, 02:37 PM

this video made me want a caterham. i am looking into buying a used one this summer some time

steves1986 · 02-21-2009, 01:06 AM

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mjf · 02-21-2009, 03:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slaughtr

Well written article. I can't watch the videos here at work, did they give lap times?

Atom: 1:17.5
Caterham: 1:17.3
2-11: 1:16.4

Despite their ribbing that it was all the car, I'm pretty sure the driver did have some factor in it too.

Article and Video's were nice, but all too much "buffering..."

SteveLevin · 02-21-2009, 10:14 AM

The 2-eleven was by far the best driven of the three, with the Atom the worst driven. The Atom's oversteer was being heavily driver induced by not braking earlier and then getting the power on to put weight to the back.

I'd still have the 2-eleven myself, though.

Steve

pwn · 02-22-2009, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steves1986

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I don't get the point. Burn up tires?

As a side note, that atom looked like a royal pain to drive! But they were different drivers, so the driver in the 2 eleven could have been just a much better driver. I don't think this is a good comparison.

Patricko · 02-22-2009, 02:43 PM

It is the car...I should know

pwn · 02-22-2009, 02:48 PM

I'm sure it is, but I still think its a horrible comparison. I can make a vw bug look much better than an elise if I have my sister drive against me for time. little drastic, but you get the picture.

Patricko · 02-22-2009, 03:13 PM

I don't know anything about the guy driving the Atom but I am going to give him the benefit of the doubt...

It has been widely reported by reviewers that the 2-Eleven makes an average driver look like a hero

pwn · 02-22-2009, 03:43 PM

Haha. I wouldn't mind taking a spin in one. Hell, I've never even seen one in person. :[

mopho · 02-22-2009, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patricko

I don't know anything about the guy driving the Atom but I am going to give him the benefit of the doubt...

It has been widely reported by reviewers that the 2-Eleven makes an average driver look like a hero

A monkey could drive one

Patricko · 02-22-2009, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mopho

A monkey could drive one

Frank? I don't think so

Where did I put my bulletproof vest

mopho · 02-22-2009, 04:02 PM

Caterham made me look like a hero today

01-07-2009, 12:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
Patricko Elise Royalty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 6,072	Track Test: Caterham R500 v Atom 3 v 2-Eleven lotus 2eleven, ariel atom, caterham, R500, anglesey, chris harris, meaden, bovingdon, drivers republic This is a nice track test from Drivers Republic <object width="600" height="361"><param name="movie" value="http://www.drivers-republic.com/flash/flv_tv.swf?flvSource=5apx6gpf49w1cecytdmrhk72.flv& replay=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.drivers-republic.com/flash/flv_tv.swf?flvSource=5apx6gpf49w1cecytdmrhk72.flv& replay=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="600" height="361"></embed></object> <object width="600" height="361"><param name="movie" value="http://www.drivers-republic.com/flash/flv_tv.swf?flvSource=5hvggrod8amykxykr0zdi1ke.flv& replay=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.drivers-republic.com/flash/flv_tv.swf?flvSource=5hvggrod8amykxykr0zdi1ke.flv& replay=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="600" height="361"></embed></object> __________________ Providing an opportunity for others to live vicariously through me since 2004 ®

01-07-2009, 12:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
Patricko Elise Royalty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 6,072	I may as well put the other videos in too. Caterham R500 <object width="600" height="361"><param name="movie" value="http://www.drivers-republic.com/flash/flv_tv.swf?flvSource=xhefaqlukropam6ce648uh4c.flv& replay=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.drivers-republic.com/flash/flv_tv.swf?flvSource=xhefaqlukropam6ce648uh4c.flv& replay=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="600" height="361"></embed></object> Caterham R500 in car <object width="600" height="361"><param name="movie" value="http://www.drivers-republic.com/flash/flv_tv.swf?flvSource=nrq934j4a08td4ebyqgbzm5w.flv& replay=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.drivers-republic.com/flash/flv_tv.swf?flvSource=nrq934j4a08td4ebyqgbzm5w.flv& replay=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="600" height="361"></embed></object> Atom 3 in car <object width="600" height="361"><param name="movie" value="http://www.drivers-republic.com/flash/flv_tv.swf?flvSource=7jt00sase7dky8nca0xfa1ts.flv& replay=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.drivers-republic.com/flash/flv_tv.swf?flvSource=7jt00sase7dky8nca0xfa1ts.flv& replay=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="600" height="361"></embed></object> 2-Eleven in car <object width="600" height="361"><param name="movie" value="http://www.drivers-republic.com/flash/flv_tv.swf?flvSource=nuj1v2qfdq1nky4z2utxlm0y.flv& replay=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.drivers-republic.com/flash/flv_tv.swf?flvSource=nuj1v2qfdq1nky4z2utxlm0y.flv& replay=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="600" height="361"></embed></object> __________________ Providing an opportunity for others to live vicariously through me since 2004 ®

01-07-2009, 12:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
slaughtr Big head man Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 5,953 Images: 3	Well written article. I can't watch the videos here at work, did they give lap times? EDIT: Finally able to watch the videos... just took a while to buffer. I count the Caterham and 2 eleven at about the same time and the Atom about a second slower. But man, the difference is startling. The 2 eleven is just so much better composed he looks like he's going slower. The freak'n Atom is all over the place with the driver cursing it the whole way. __________________ My car both sucks and blows. Now with added all natural smoky goodness! Last edited by slaughtr : 01-07-2009 at 12:53 PM.

02-19-2009, 02:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jamolah Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 385	Great video, I think each one of the drivers should have driven every car around the track. __________________ 2003 Corvette Z06

02-19-2009, 02:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mr. Oz never enough power! Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 243	Glad I bought a 2-Eleven __________________ Dan 08 2-Eleven Launch Edition

01-07-2009, 01:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
jasper thread killer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 357	The caterham needs R compound tires. And with regard to the ABS issue, I like locking up the unweighted front tire entering corners in the caterham, it might not be as fast or efficient as ABS, but it looks cool from the drivers seat seeing the tread stop and it gives good feedback. Plus you can take your wife out to lunch in it. So although I would like them all, I'll take the caterham. Oh wait, I did. Now if I can just get that engine and gearbox.

02-19-2009, 01:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
Drag_Race50 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 22	Awesome Videos, thank you for sharing.

02-19-2009, 02:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
MNlotus 06 elise Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: apple valley MN Posts: 812	this video made me want a caterham. i am looking into buying a used one this summer some time __________________ 2006 Lotus Elise-way too many mods to list (k24 swap planned. 300+whp) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjIcCsvhWvY 2003 Caterham Super Seven DeDion http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1ysO...e=channel_page

02-21-2009, 01:06 AM	#10 (permalink)
steves1986 BANNED Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 31	Formula Drift Pro Rookie Patrick Mordaunt Reality Show video Car Video: Formula Drift Patrick Mordaunt Ep 5 - WebRidesTV _____________ I love lowriders!

02-21-2009, 10:14 AM	#12 (permalink)
SteveLevin Master of Disaster Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 468	The 2-eleven was by far the best driven of the three, with the Atom the worst driven. The Atom's oversteer was being heavily driver induced by not braking earlier and then getting the power on to put weight to the back. I'd still have the 2-eleven myself, though. Steve

02-22-2009, 02:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
Patricko Elise Royalty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 6,072	It is the car...I should know __________________ Providing an opportunity for others to live vicariously through me since 2004 ®

02-22-2009, 02:48 PM	#15 (permalink)
pwn Om Nom Professional Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 166	I'm sure it is, but I still think its a horrible comparison. I can make a vw bug look much better than an elise if I have my sister drive against me for time. little drastic, but you get the picture.

02-22-2009, 03:13 PM	#16 (permalink)
Patricko Elise Royalty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 6,072	I don't know anything about the guy driving the Atom but I am going to give him the benefit of the doubt... It has been widely reported by reviewers that the 2-Eleven makes an average driver look like a hero __________________ Providing an opportunity for others to live vicariously through me since 2004 ®

02-22-2009, 03:43 PM	#17 (permalink)
pwn Om Nom Professional Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 166	Haha. I wouldn't mind taking a spin in one. Hell, I've never even seen one in person. :[

02-22-2009, 04:02 PM	#20 (permalink)
mopho goofn' with the bees Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: out of a suitcase- my stuff lives in LA Posts: 5,307	Caterham made me look like a hero today __________________ ________________ 2004 Caterham 7 Superlight R - 67 Lotus Elan www.morgansegal.com www.socalsportscar.com

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