Caterham CSR (2005 – 2024) vs Lotus 2 Eleven (2007 – 2015): specs compared
Both offer around 260 hp at most. The Caterham CSR is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.1 s against 3.9 s. It uses less fuel, from 10.2 L/100 km against 10.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 515 kg against 745 kg. At 3,820 mm, the Lotus 2 Eleven is 518 mm longer than the Caterham CSR. The Caterham CSR dates from 2005 – 2024, the Lotus 2 Eleven from 2007 – 2015.
| Specification |
Caterham
CSR
2005 – 2024
|
Lotus
2 Eleven
2007 – 2015
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2024 | 2007 – 2015 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 203 – 264 hp | 256 hp |
| Torque | 224 – 271 Nm | 241 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.1 – 3.7 s | 3.9 s |
| Top speed | 225 – 249 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.2 – 11.5 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,302 mm | 3,820 mm |
| Width | 1,684 mm | 1,735 mm |
| Height | 1,138 mm | 1,113 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,314 mm | 2,299 mm |
| Curb weight | 515 – 565 kg | 745 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.