The 340R was unveiled at the 1998 Birmingham MotorShow as an Elise based concept car showing off Lotus' engineering expertise.
340 cars will be built, all road legal as few changes are needed so that the 340R can comply with EC safety regulations.
A mid-mounted Rover 1.8 K-Series engine provides the 170 bhp.
Could this car be the spiritual successor to the Seven?
340R production starts in December 1999, the car is yours for �35,000, but I'm sure they'll all be spoken for by now.
But such was the popularity of the car, Lotus has decided to put it into limited production.
A short-ratio gearbox is fitted, but very little else.
No roof, windows or doors, but undoubtedly a great driving experience, and the sort of handling you can expect from a Lotus.
In my opinion, Yes. It sticks to the Chapman ideals of more for less and I'm sure Colin himself would be proud.
