In Hong Kong, a place known as a paradise for playing with cars, a sports car with a lot of personality has attracted a lot of attention. This is no ordinary sports car, but the Lotus 3 Eleven, which is used to being called the Lotus 0. Completely different from traditional sports cars, the Lotus 0 has no doors, no roof, and even the windshield is omitted, making for such a unique design that is unforgettable at first sight.
It undoubtedly takes a lot of courage to drive this sports car. Without the protection of the windshield, the driver must wear a helmet, otherwise the small bug hitting the face will cause unbearable pain when driving at high speeds. Even with a helmet, the cold currents can be overwhelming, so gear such as racing suits, thermal clothing and racing gloves are also essential. Such equipment requirements make one wonder whether this car is more suitable for southern cities with warm climates, especially in the coastal tropics, and perhaps reduce the pain of "driving".
蓮花3的性能同樣令人矚目。標準版車型搭載了3.5升V6發動機,最大輸出功率高達345馬力,匹配愛信6速手動變速器,百公里加速僅需3.4秒,最高車速可達280公里/小時。這樣驚人的加速性能,得益於車身的輕量化處理,使用了碳纖維和鋁合金等材料后,整車的整備品質僅為925公斤。然而,這樣的性能在北方冬季的城市中駕駛,恐怕會是一場災難。
For motorists in coastal cities, the vagaries of the weather are a problem that has to be faced. Sunny skies can turn cloudy and rainy in an instant, and driving in the rain is undoubtedly a nightmare for a sports car like the Lotus 3. Without the protection of the windshield and the helmet could not completely block the rain, the interior and seats would be put to the test. Therefore, people who buy this car usually come with a clear plastic livery that can quickly cover the car in case of rain and find shelter from the rain.
蓮花3的個人化設計不僅體現在外觀上,還體現在其獨特的駕駛方式上。由於沒有車門和車頂,上車時需要爬進去,駕駛過程中則需要佩戴頭盔。這樣獨特的設計或許正是其魅力所在,但也導致了其產量並不高。標準版車型僅生產了311輛,起售價高達8.25萬英鎊,而性能版更是稀缺,僅生產了20輛,起售價更是高達11.6萬英鎊。這款車型從2016年開始生產,到2019年便已經停產。
In the face of such a sports car with great personality, consumers may be entangled. With a budget of millions, should you choose a practical and comfortable model, or in order to pursue the ultimate driving experience, choose this Lotus 3 born for driving? This is undoubtedly a question worth pondering.