This lightweight British sports car could be the ideal track toy.
Most enthusiasts see the attraction of owning a Lotus as being about weight. The 2000 Lotus 304R should therefore be the ideal anecdote to all lightweight enthusiasts. It doesn’t have a roof or doors and most of its body panels are missing.
The Lotus is practically new, with only 347 miles (558 km) on its odometer. This is one of only 340 examples produced for the 2000 model-year. It also happens to be one of eight left-hand drive examples that were delivered new in the U.S. It rides on the same chassis and mechanicals as a Lotus Elise but it cannot be driven on the roads due to safety concerns.
The rear is powered by a 1.8-liter four cylinder engine. A five-speed manual gearbox transmits the 177 horsepower (170 Newton-meters), and 126 poundfeet (170 kilowatts), respectively. Although it may not seem like much, the whole package weighs in at just below 1,150 pounds (521 Kilowatts). This allows it to accelerate from 0-60 mph (96 km/h) in 4.4 seconds and reach a top speed (133 mph) of 133 mph (214 kmh).
Although the interior is driver-focused, it is very sparse. The 340R has no creature comforts other than blue Alcantara accents at the doors, steering wheel, and seat edges. To protect yourself, a fire extinguisher can be mounted in front of the passenger seat.
Although the car has been offered for sale multiple times, this is only the second time it has been publicly listed in just over a year. The rare Lotus was listed for $65,000 on eBay last March. Buyers interested in the Lotus can visit the BaT listing, where they may be able to take it home for slightly less.