That's my old car! I often wondered what happened to it. I owned it from March 2012 to March 2014, a car I truly regret selling :( You're right, it's utterly impractical and I sold it through lack of use, but I quickly came to regret that as the few times it did get used, it was the most exhilarating experience on four wheels. It was one of the early Lotus Motorsport built cars from 2007 (build number 50) so originally came in the Launch Edition paint scheme and I had it resprayed in Solar Yellow as I wasn't keen on the Launch Edition colours. At the same time as the respray, I had the suspension components and wishbones etc refurbished as it was all quite rusty. I think before my ownership it had lived in Scotland so it's obviously returned there! Perfect roads for it up there :)
@@Viral__TV bro let me live your lives, I'm sure a lot of work went into it, but im struggling to get my first car I WISH i could miss cars of that status.
I owned a 211 for 10 years. Wonderful machines. On track they come alive. Under braking not many other road cars can generate so much deceleration time after time. Lotus at its best
I am only left with a desire to have a POV driving segment every time I watch your videos! Many of these cars have never had one and I need to drive them vicariously.
This thing is driving nirvana. Lotus always made great weekend toys (I adore the Esprit, and want to own an Exige before I die) but such purity of driving purpose could only come from them, and this surely is it.
Yeah, I wish more modern drivers realised light weight and an adequate amount of power is the way to driving pleasure, instead of everyone wanting huge ugly SUVs with stupid power figures in an attempt to claim that they’re ‘sporty’. Even the average hot hatch is more fun than the hefty expensive things too many people idolise these days.
Lotus truly is one of the world’s greatest car makers and this is a Lotus in the truest sense of the word. Loved my 111R but this with less weight, more power and no windscreen must make for one of the most thrilling motoring experiences out there. You picked the perfect place to drive it; thank you Jay.
This is why I subscribe. I love and adore Lotus cars. I'm forced to live vicariously through you. I hope to be able to afford a Lotus some day. Unfortunately I've only seen a Lotus twice in my entire life. Both were the Esprit. I love the bright yellow paint, as it really suits this car. Please keep up the good work. Thank you.
@@pashakdescilly7517 I don't know the specs of a KV6 but the problem engine conversions in an Elise is that it is damn hard to keep not to upset the weight distribution. I have yet to see a convertion that doesn't add weight and move that weight backwards at the same time 🤷♂️
@@AnyoneSeenMikeHunt 😂 i was the same, picked up the phone to a totally blank screen, was like ffs, my battery is fu*ked again. What a car tho, what a bloody car
@@superdooperoofer8941 had battery issues all day, finally got it running again, started the video and got another black screen! Thought I was going mad!
Lotus cars are epic toys! Sold my Exige V6 a couple of weeks ago and I’m already regretting what I did. At least I know I put an eternal smile on the face of the new owner, because he’s already called twice to say how impressed he is and that he wants to move his bed in to his garage
I had the chance to be a passenger at a presentation of the 2-Eleven during an event in Spa. In a beautiful Lotus Livery. That has been wonderful 3 laps I will never forget. It was a "bit" quicker compared to my Elise MK I.
Never mind the flies... its when sports bikes over take you and a stone pings up and hits you in the forehead (speaks from experience) Cracking car, bit too much of a compromise for me these days after driving a heater free Caterham 1000miles round Scotland in all weather. Ive opted for the exige. :-)
I can attest it's a fun car, only downside to me is the heavy tendency to follow the road (or track), just like a motorcycle, so just keep your hands on the steering and it should be fine! 😁
Is anyone interested theres a documentary on youtube about the 1-eleven, what became the s1 elise. Having watched that I cant help but think the 2-eleven was what the engineers always wanted the s1 to be had they not have to appease designers and board members.
JayEmm goes T2🕶 in a 2-11 😆. Och aye lad, I ken ye 😻 this car! Heck..... probably the first upload where we don't get to see a shirt - but what would be the point? Is one occasion where the car 💯% shouts loudest lol. Great review 👍.
Love this bee on wheels! More bonkers than this was only opened spider version of Ultima GTR....(but it was categorized as road illegal after its supercharged V8 GM 5,7l small blockguzzled several taffic cops).... BTW this is probably what Caterham guys always wanted to build but were too shy and proud to ask Lotus experts how....
Wow, thanks for making me feel I was sitting in the passenger seat!. I was thinking “4 wheel motorbike” and you then said it, however it would need to produce around 800 hp to match the power to weight of my Ducati Panigale 1299s.
The owner of the company next to my place of work has a Veyron and his fat ass can’t get out of the car without needing to let himself drop onto the asphalt and climb out from there.
Glorious. Very nearly bought one before I decided on the Zenos. The 211 is definitely the better car. Although apparently it’s a tricky beast on the limit.
First time ever I'm seeing this car and actually love it despite the back end looks like a Ferrari 360. Btw I thought my phone died in the beginning of the video during the black screen instead of the intro.
Lotus prices are pretty much all far too high at the moment. Used to be able to get an Exile for £20k and now they are £35k minimum. A decent Elise is £20k when they should be £10k! But then i'm just bitter i missed the boat on buying one 5 years ago!!
As I sit here, eating my 25p frozen cheese & bean bake (it's not frozen now, I cooked it)...I find myself looking on Autotrader to see if there are any 2-Elevens for sale yet.
Lovely car but if you were in the market for something like this wouldn’t you pick a Caterham R400 or similar with an engine location that won’t act as pivotal weight when you loose it?
That's my old car! I often wondered what happened to it. I owned it from March 2012 to March 2014, a car I truly regret selling :( You're right, it's utterly impractical and I sold it through lack of use, but I quickly came to regret that as the few times it did get used, it was the most exhilarating experience on four wheels.
It was one of the early Lotus Motorsport built cars from 2007 (build number 50) so originally came in the Launch Edition paint scheme and I had it resprayed in Solar Yellow as I wasn't keen on the Launch Edition colours. At the same time as the respray, I had the suspension components and wishbones etc refurbished as it was all quite rusty. I think before my ownership it had lived in Scotland so it's obviously returned there! Perfect roads for it up there :)
I know the feeling. I sold my Alfa Romeo 4c for the exact same reasons as you and still regret it to this day.
@@Viral__TV bro let me live your lives, I'm sure a lot of work went into it, but im struggling to get my first car I WISH i could miss cars of that status.
I don't think I've ever seen you that excited James.
James should test drive an ariel Atom V-8 next!
Exactly. Good to see James come alive himself! Epic sounding car.
That's what Lotus does to a man
Think it was all that fresh air 😂
@@TheMentalblockrock nah, lotus 3 eleven race edition.
Bonkers, level 1: Driving a superlight sportscar with no roof and no windshield.
Bonkers, level 2: Driving it in Scotland.
Number 3, in winter 👍😁
Number 4: enjoying it
knocking it out of the park with content lately. I'd forgotten about this car, just jumped right back onto my dream list
I owned a 211 for 10 years. Wonderful machines. On track they come alive. Under braking not many other road cars can generate so much deceleration time after time. Lotus at its best
Watching you 4 years and I've never seen so much passion come through, you couldn't hold back!
I am only left with a desire to have a POV driving segment every time I watch your videos! Many of these cars have never had one and I need to drive them vicariously.
Here's a video I've watched a couple dozen times over the years. Some great stuff from the user too:
ruclips.net/video/CT8afB9mXoA/видео.html
This thing is driving nirvana. Lotus always made great weekend toys (I adore the Esprit, and want to own an Exige before I die) but such purity of driving purpose could only come from them, and this surely is it.
Yeah, I wish more modern drivers realised light weight and an adequate amount of power is the way to driving pleasure, instead of everyone wanting huge ugly SUVs with stupid power figures in an attempt to claim that they’re ‘sporty’. Even the average hot hatch is more fun than the hefty expensive things too many people idolise these days.
Lotus truly is one of the world’s greatest car makers and this is a Lotus in the truest sense of the word. Loved my 111R but this with less weight, more power and no windscreen must make for one of the most thrilling motoring experiences out there. You picked the perfect place to drive it; thank you Jay.
This is why I subscribe. I love and adore Lotus cars. I'm forced to live vicariously through you. I hope to be able to afford a Lotus some day. Unfortunately I've only seen a Lotus twice in my entire life. Both were the Esprit. I love the bright yellow paint, as it really suits this car. Please keep up the good work. Thank you.
The 211 is exactly what Lotus is all about, simple, light, engaging, and if you couldn’t by the big grin on James’ face, FUN 🤩
A hard hitting Scotch single malt...with a cocaine chaser. Hahahahahaha love it.
Love the noise. I once saw 9-times Le Mans Lmp1 winner Tom Kristensen set a record lap time in a 2-11 against a Ferrari 458 racecar among others.
Lotus = Yep
JayEmm = Yep
Thumbs Up=Yep
Probably your best video to date James. Absolutely superb the energy coming from the screen.
Can’t wait to drive those roads again in the spring.
Looks like they added all the lightness they had.
Ha ha!! Very good!!
Compared to an S2 Elise maybe but not compared to an early S1😉
@@thomasravn5044 Yep. That K series Rover engine was very light indeed. I find myself imagining a Series 1 with a turbo'd KV6 2.5. Might work
@@pashakdescilly7517 I don't know the specs of a KV6 but the problem engine conversions in an Elise is that it is damn hard to keep not to upset the weight distribution. I have yet to see a convertion that doesn't add weight and move that weight backwards at the same time 🤷♂️
Wow that sounds freaking EPIC!!!
A car so raw.... u forgot the intro...
No idea what even happened there! Fixing it now
@@JayEmmOnCars Leave it Jay, the blank is cool after the opening shot of "What the hell was that and where did it go!?"
I thought my phone has turned off 😭
@@AnyoneSeenMikeHunt 😂 i was the same, picked up the phone to a totally blank screen, was like ffs, my battery is fu*ked again. What a car tho, what a bloody car
@@superdooperoofer8941 had battery issues all day, finally got it running again, started the video and got another black screen! Thought I was going mad!
JayEmm the Stylin', profilin', limousine riding, jet flying, kiss-stealing, wheelin' n' dealin' son of a gun! WHOOOOOOOOOO!
Lol Rick Flair
WHOOOOOOOOOO!
I like the little add on aero screen that’s been taken off a hedge trimmer 😆 ingenious
It's a motorbike screen extender. :)
I guess I've found my new dream car. Never heard of the Eleven-series. Nicely bonkers cars!
Christ. You’ve excelled yourself again JayE . I thought it couldn’t get any better than an R34 R35 for a petrol head and then this. Christ.
My dad’s friend has a 3-eleven and he took me out in it once. If madness was a car, what would be it.
Lotus cars are epic toys! Sold my Exige V6 a couple of weeks ago and I’m already regretting what I did. At least I know I put an eternal smile on the face of the new owner, because he’s already called twice to say how impressed he is and that he wants to move his bed in to his garage
Just curious, what made you sell it? An Exige is a dream car for me, I can't imagine having one and letting it go.
this was amazing. Jay you need to have millions of subscribers.. you're much much better than most.
fantastic video and in THIS car! massively enjoyable to watch, cheers JayEmm
Usually when you look to find a car for sale and there isn’t any you know your after a belter of a car because nobody wants to let it go 😂
Oh baby what a machine.
The stuff of driving dreams. Congratulations James and thanks again for bringing us along. One of your very best.
No intro just black screen from 0:05 to 0:17 You slackin J What a car!
I had the chance to be a passenger at a presentation of the 2-Eleven during an event in Spa. In a beautiful Lotus Livery. That has been wonderful 3 laps I will never forget. It was a "bit" quicker compared to my Elise MK I.
Damn this thing is basically a go kart for adults and the road. LOL
Your Morgan videos are my favourites by a mile but these Lotus ones you made are a near second. 👍
Imagine that with a nice sequential box..... yum yum! Love the roads
I’ve only just discovered your channel a few weeks ago but my god I love your passion for cars. Love your videos man.
Thanks Callum, there's plenty to watch!
@@JayEmmOnCars wow I didn't expect a reply. This has made my day. I honestly put you and Harry's Garage as my favourite Car content creators
@@callumbyrne3692 my pleasure - I always reply where I can as without viewers I would be nowhere!
Never mind the flies... its when sports bikes over take you and a stone pings up and hits you in the forehead (speaks from experience) Cracking car, bit too much of a compromise for me these days after driving a heater free Caterham 1000miles round Scotland in all weather. Ive opted for the exige. :-)
JayEmm ! You’re starting to sound more and more like an excitable Murray Walker 🤣
Drove Scottish roads 12 years ago upto lochinver, the tarmac blew my socks clean off!!! Stunned how loose, winding and empty they were.
A couple of your recent videos have had weird gaps in them like they didn't upload correctly. Keep it up man!
Yeah I am not quite sure what happened - I have tried to slice out the blank with the YT video editor but it has got stuck!
Superchargers just sound soooo good. Great review James 😎
The squared rear launches remind me of the VX220. The love child of the S2 and the VX with the roof lopped off. I like it.
Stunning - putting this on my wish list thanks to you James!
4:51
IT. IS. ALIVEEE.
😂🤟🏻
What an outstanding car, that's a proper sports car.
Yes! These are my favourite! If I ever get enough money for a weekend car this is what I would get
@Hector thats a good idea, my daily driver is a VW polo Gti I could take that to the track every now and again
@Hector ah you got a point there
I can attest it's a fun car, only downside to me is the heavy tendency to follow the road (or track), just like a motorcycle, so just keep your hands on the steering and it should be fine! 😁
Is anyone interested theres a documentary on youtube about the 1-eleven, what became the s1 elise. Having watched that I cant help but think the 2-eleven was what the engineers always wanted the s1 to be had they not have to appease designers and board members.
JayEmm goes T2🕶 in a 2-11 😆.
Och aye lad, I ken ye 😻 this car!
Heck..... probably the first upload where we don't get to see a shirt - but what would be the point? Is one occasion where the car 💯% shouts loudest lol.
Great review 👍.
Love this bee on wheels! More bonkers than this was only opened spider version of Ultima GTR....(but it was categorized as road illegal after its supercharged V8 GM 5,7l small blockguzzled several taffic cops).... BTW this is probably what Caterham guys always wanted to build but were too shy and proud to ask Lotus experts how....
Great review 👍 loved every second 😄
You found anyone willing to let you have a go in their 340R yet? That’s the Unicorn you need find!!! 😃
Not yet
There's one on Autotrader...it's a Cat C and still they're asking for £50k.
@@JayEmmOnCars not in the UK, that is 🤗
Agreed. I was also born in 76'.
@@bicyclist2 ‘Twas a hot summer 🥵
Lotus have indeed lost their way: decades of "simplify and add lightness" followed by "here is our 2 ton 2000 hp electric supercar".
Batteries are heavy, no getting away from that.
But if all other electric cars are over 2 tons then it's sticking to it's roots surely?
@@gustavfenk4021
exactly, they do not belong in a Lotus.
@@stu0508
It is not, the whole idea of overpowering weight, as electric cars do, is not Lotus. They do not belong in one, not even a Chinese one.
Sales of new petrol cars will be banned in the U.K. from 2030. Lotus can't just shut up the shop in 10 years time. Maybe hydrogen will be the answer.
Haven't seen you that happy for a while.
Wow, thanks for making me feel I was sitting in the passenger seat!. I was thinking “4 wheel motorbike” and you then said it, however it would need to produce around 800 hp to match the power to weight of my Ducati Panigale 1299s.
I once watched a very overweight guy at Brands Hatch take 10 minutes and 2 assistants to get out of one of these. Such an entertaining car!
The owner of the company next to my place of work has a Veyron and his fat ass can’t get out of the car without needing to let himself drop onto the asphalt and climb out from there.
How I miss my 2zz engine...
Great video Jayemm. .
GREAT car, GREAT review. And the engine noise is epic, forget about electric cars or OPF....Bonkers is almost diminutive...
What a marvellous performance and handling package for under 40 k . I want one ! .
That's a wild car you were defo enjoying it James
I have a 111S which is the most captivating and addictive thing I've ever owned. The 2-Eleven must indeed feel like you're living in a graphic novel.
Amazing 🤩 Fantastic sportcar and great youtuber 👌👍One of your better vlog .
a hard hitting single malt, with a cocaine chaser.....utterly gold
Another great video, thanks. Are you able to tell us which stretch of road you were on? So many awesome roads in Scotland.
What a car! Thanks for great review
u need to try a Caterham 620R or Radical RXC Spyder. Those are bonkers cars
Yes totally agree or Atom.. On a different level!!
Does that thing have a Touratech windshield extension from a motorbike?! That is brilliant
Is that the road up past Glenshee? I was just there a couple of days back. Fantastic road.
Glorious. Very nearly bought one before I decided on the Zenos. The 211 is definitely the better car. Although apparently it’s a tricky beast on the limit.
awesome car Jay liked this one
First time ever I'm seeing this car and actually love it despite the back end looks like a Ferrari 360. Btw I thought my phone died in the beginning of the video during the black screen instead of the intro.
Traffic Officer: Do you have any idea what speed you was doing back there?
3-Eleven owner: Actually, I have no idea officer.
Top a 3rd sir
Such a crazy car! It's like a race car on the road! Ha ha ha! Your reaction to this car is priceless!!
You should really get into bike's as well I love bike's as much as cars
This was actually Top Gear quality
I think Jay & Binky nail it, often.
I've just bought one as a toy to replace a Pilbeam Judd EV so this is going to be a sensible car.
You seem most happy being in a Lotus 😜
I first subscribed when it was a Lotus channel, and that is when it’s at its best.
Unfortunately not enough people watch Lotus stuff!
Love your work😁
Still the best looking Elise/Exige based model!
I must have missed this hooray. What’s a “runner”? The panel that says no step?
You left out the best bit of this episode. You getting in it.
Honestly nowhere near as dramatic, or comical, as you might think
I'll take your word for it.
love the reference to one of my fav Monty sketches
Amazing! THANK YOU!
That’s how I feel when I drive mine. Bobcat Orange though is what you want !
Oh and yes you won’t get them for less than 40k if you find one...
Think I saw u in ur ferrari today Jay 😁 if u went through Crowborough
Lotus prices are pretty much all far too high at the moment. Used to be able to get an Exile for £20k and now they are £35k minimum. A decent Elise is £20k when they should be £10k! But then i'm just bitter i missed the boat on buying one 5 years ago!!
Well that's all a bit bonkers!!
Well now I don't even want a Farrari lol. This thing is amazing.
Definitely one of your more excited pieces to camera...
I need this car in my garage yesterday.
So what will they call the 7-seater version of this car then?
When you looked down, I thought you'd wet yourself 😂.
That looks like a fantastic drivers car. Have you ever driven a Midtec Spyder?
As I sit here, eating my 25p frozen cheese & bean bake (it's not frozen now, I cooked it)...I find myself looking on Autotrader to see if there are any 2-Elevens for sale yet.
Have you tried the 311, with 460bhp
Ooooo that's cool. 340r next?
Reminds me of an Ultima Spyder, but without the Chevy v8.
Can you still get shell points on the devils blood?
Lovely car but if you were in the market for something like this wouldn’t you pick a Caterham R400 or similar with an engine location that won’t act as pivotal weight when you loose it?
A Caterham isn't anything like this though- this has doors and a boot that you can actually put things in
Absolutely nuts. . . It's an Elise with half of the Elise removed.