If you’re looking for the fastest Lotus models, here is a complete list of Lotus 0-60 times. Our resource is the most accurate and comprehensive guide on Lotus 0 to 60 performance specs, including data on engine, transmission, acceleration and car type. Check out the Lotus 0-60 and quarter mile times below, including the Lotus Evora, Elise, Esprit, Esprit V8, Exige, Elan, Europa, Seven, Elite, and many more models!
The fastest Lotus car ever made is the 2017 Exige Cup 430 at 3.20 seconds.
While the Lotus 0 to 60 MPH times and quarter mile data detailed here have been pulled from a number of credible sources, there are also many different factors that can impact speed.
How fast a Lotus accelerates depends on the vehicle's tires, whether the test is conducted inside or outside, the weather conditions at the time, the wind velocity for or against the car, and the driver's ability. For this reason, different sources can test the same car and clock different times.
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Lotus 0-60
Lotus 2-Eleven 0-60
| Year | Model & Trim | 0-60 | 1/4 Mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Lotus 2-Eleven GT4 Supersportⓘ | 3.70 sec | 12.00 sec |
| 2008 | Lotus 2-Elevenⓘ | 3.70 sec | 12.00 sec |
Lotus Carlton 0-60
| Year | Model & Trim | 0-60 | 1/4 Mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Lotus Carltonⓘ | 5.10 sec | TBD |
Lotus Elan 0-60
| Year | Model & Trim | 0-60 | 1/4 Mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Lotus Elan M100 S2ⓘ | 6.70 sec | TBD |
| 1992 | Lotus Elan SEⓘ | 6.60 sec | 15.20 sec |
| 1991 | Lotus Elan M100 SEⓘ | 6.70 sec | 15.20 sec |
| 1990 | Lotus Elan M100ⓘ | 7.60 sec | 16.10 sec |
| 1989 | Lotus Elan M100 SEⓘ | 6.60 sec | TBD |
| 1973 | Lotus Elan +2 S130ⓘ | 9.80 sec | 17.60 sec |
| 1971 | Lotus Elan Sprintⓘ | 8.40 sec | 16.00 sec |
| 1970 | Lotus Elan S4 SEⓘ | 9.40 sec | 16.80 sec |
| 1967 | Lotus Elan SEⓘ | 7.90 sec | 16.10 sec |
| 1966 | Lotus Elan S2ⓘ | 7.50 sec | 15.90 sec |
| 1964 | Lotus Elan 1600ⓘ | 7.80 sec | 16.30 sec |
Lotus Elise 0-60
| Year | Model & Trim | 0-60 | 1/4 Mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Lotus Elise Sprint 220ⓘ | 4.30 sec | TBD |
| 2016 | Lotus Elise Cup 250ⓘ | 3.80 sec | TBD |
| 2014 | Lotus Elise S Club Racerⓘ | 4.60 sec | 13.30 sec |
| 2011 | Lotus Elise SCⓘ | 4.40 sec | TBD |
| 2008 | Lotus Elise SCⓘ | 4.50 sec | 13.30 sec |
| 2007 | Lotus Eliseⓘ | 4.80 sec | 13.60 sec |
| 2005 | Lotus Elise Sport Packageⓘ | 4.60 sec | TBD |
| 2005 | Lotus Eliseⓘ | 4.50 sec | 13.20 sec |
| 2005 | Lotus Force Fed Eliseⓘ | 4.00 sec | 12.50 sec |
| 2002 | Lotus Elise 111Sⓘ | 4.90 sec | 14.00 sec |
| 2001 | Lotus Sun International Elise Type Rⓘ | 4.60 sec | 13.40 sec |
| 1999 | Lotus Elise Sport 135ⓘ | 5.70 sec | 14.50 sec |
| 1999 | Lotus Elise Sport 350ⓘ | 4.60 sec | 12.80 sec |
| 1997 | Lotus Eliseⓘ | 5.50 sec | 14.20 sec |
| 1997 | Lotus Elise GT1ⓘ | 3.80 sec | TBD |
| 1996 | Lotus Eliseⓘ | 5.90 sec | 14.20 sec |
Lotus Elite 0-60
| Year | Model & Trim | 0-60 | 1/4 Mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Lotus Eliteⓘ | 11.10 sec | 18.40 sec |
| 1957 | Lotus Elite Series 1 | 11.90 sec | TBD |
Lotus Esprit 0-60
| Year | Model & Trim | 0-60 | 1/4 Mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Lotus Esprit V8ⓘ | 4.30 sec | 12.70 sec |
| 1999 | Lotus Esprit S350ⓘ | 4.30 sec | TBD |
| 1998 | Lotus Esprit V8ⓘ | 4.40 sec | 12.90 sec |
| 1997 | Lotus Esprit V8ⓘ | 4.40 sec | TBD |
| 1996 | Lotus Esprit GT3ⓘ | 5.30 sec | TBD |
| 1995 | Lotus Esprit S4Sⓘ | 4.40 sec | 13.00 sec |
| 1993 | Lotus Esprit Turbo S4ⓘ | 4.70 sec | 13.10 sec |
| 1991 | Lotus Esprit Turbo X-180Rⓘ | 4.50 sec | 13.20 sec |
| 1990 | Lotus Esprit Turbo SEⓘ | 4.60 sec | 13.20 sec |
| 1988 | Lotus Esprit Turboⓘ | 5.40 sec | 13.80 sec |
| 1987 | Lotus Turbo Esprit HCⓘ | 5.70 sec | 14.70 sec |
| 1984 | Lotus Turbo Espritⓘ | 6.00 sec | 14.50 sec |
| 1977 | Lotus Esprit S1ⓘ | 9.60 sec | 17.30 sec |
Lotus Europa 0-60
| Year | Model & Trim | 0-60 | 1/4 Mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Lotus Europa SEⓘ | 5.40 sec | TBD |
| 2008 | Lotus Europa Luxury Touring Editionⓘ | 4.60 sec | TBD |
| 2006 | Lotus Europa Sⓘ | 5.30 sec | TBD |
| 1974 | Lotus Europa S1ⓘ | 9.30 sec | 16.90 sec |
| 1973 | Lotus Europa S2 (U.S. Spec)ⓘ | 9.60 sec | 17.00 sec |
| 1970 | Lotus Europa S2ⓘ | 9.30 sec | 16.70 sec |
Lotus Evija 0-60
| Year | Model & Trim | 0-60 | 1/4 Mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Lotus Evija Electric Hypercarⓘ | TBD | TBD |
Lotus Evora 0-60
| Year | Model & Trim | 0-60 | 1/4 Mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Lotus Evoraⓘ | TBD | TBD |
| 2020 | Lotus Evora GTⓘ | 3.90 sec | 12.20 sec |
| 2018 | Lotus Evora GT430ⓘ | 3.70 sec | TBD |
| 2017 | Lotus Evora GT430 (IPS)ⓘ | 3.60 sec | TBD |
| 2016 | Lotus Evora Sport 410 (IPS)ⓘ | 4.00 sec | TBD |
| 2016 | Lotus Evora 400ⓘ | 4.10 sec | 12.50 sec |
| 2013 | Lotus Evora S 2+2 (IPS)ⓘ | 4.60 sec | 13.00 sec |
| 2013 | Lotus Evora S Sports Racerⓘ | 4.30 sec | TBD |
| 2013 | Lotus Evora 414E Hybridⓘ | 4.20 sec | TBD |
| 2012 | Lotus Evora (IPS)ⓘ | 4.90 sec | TBD |
| 2011 | Lotus Evora Sⓘ | 4.40 sec | 12.80 sec |
| 2010 | Lotus Evora 2+2ⓘ | 4.90 sec | 13.50 sec |
| 2010 | Lotus Evoraⓘ | 5.00 sec | 13.50 sec |
Lotus Exige 0-60
| Year | Model & Trim | 0-60 | 1/4 Mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Lotus Exige Sport 410ⓘ | 3.30 sec | TBD |
| 2017 | Lotus Exige Cup 430ⓘ | 3.20 sec | TBD |
| 2016 | Lotus Exige Sport 350ⓘ | 3.80 sec | TBD |
| 2016 | Lotus Exige Sport 380ⓘ | 3.60 sec | TBD |
| 2016 | Lotus Exige V6 Cup Rⓘ | 3.70 sec | TBD |
| 2015 | Lotus Exige 360 Cupⓘ | 3.70 sec | TBD |
| 2013 | Lotus Exige S Roadsterⓘ | 3.70 sec | TBD |
| 2011 | Lotus Exige S 260ⓘ | 4.10 sec | TBD |
| 2009 | Lotus Exige S 260ⓘ | 4.20 sec | 12.80 sec |
| 2008 | Lotus Exige S 240ⓘ | 4.00 sec | TBD |
| 2007 | Lotus Exige Sⓘ | 4.00 sec | 12.60 sec |
| 2006 | Lotus Exige Sⓘ | 4.20 sec | 12.80 sec |
| 2006 | Lotus Exigeⓘ | 4.70 sec | 13.30 sec |
| 2000 | Lotus Exigeⓘ | 5.30 sec | 13.80 sec |
Lotus Seven 0-60
| Year | Model & Trim | 0-60 | 1/4 Mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Lotus Seven S2ⓘ | 14.30 sec | 19.20 sec |