Lotus Licence
The Lotus Licence is a driver development program designed to give everyone the amazing opportunity to experience the feel of Lotus vehicle dynamics together with the Formula 1 heritage we pride ourselves on.
This newly introduced program is aimed at providing both practical and theoretical tuition which is now structured in such a way that you can discover the Lotus Experience through three levels of competency. Formerly known as the Bronze, Silver and Gold licence attainments, the Lotus Driving Academy is excited to offer special training days that will allow everyone to progress through the accreditation levels ranging from the more basic introductory package into the consistently more challenging levels that advance to the Lotus racing driver option.
Every Lotus Driving Academy graduate who has successfully completed all three levels of the Lotus licence program can discover what it's like to be a real Lotus racing driver with the amazing Evora GT4 racing car (normally available only for National A, National B and International FIA C Licence holders). This is the elite Lotus Driving Academy package that focuses more specifically on the necessary skills and knowledge needed to be a competitive race driver.
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level GT4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The most comprehensive introductory training courses available that includes essential vehicle control and driving techniques with an insight into the Lotus history, manufacturing and philosophies behind the products. | Specifically designed to assist in developing your vehicle control skills with a view to improving personal driving style when combined with skills learnt at Level 1 course. | Pushes you to the maximum and very close to your personal limit. | A unique opportunity to step into the seat of the Lotus GT4 racing car and experience the feeling of being a real racing driver. | |
Your day includes |
Introduction to the day and the team | Introduction to the day and the team | Introduction to the day and the team | Introduction to the Lotus GT4 racing car and the team |
| Welcome drink and breakfast | Welcome drink and breakfast | Welcome drink and breakfast | Aspects of the circuit for racing - race lines, analyses and debrief | |
| Safety and circuit briefing | Safety and circuit briefing | Safety and circuit briefing | Insight into vehicle dynamics and suspension development | |
| Factory Tour production line Elise | Oversteer and understeer circle activity | Giant staggered gate slalom | 4 driving sessions with a Lotus instructor | |
| Insight into vehicle construction and function | Staggered gate slalom course | Circle power slide | ||
| Lunch overlooking the test track | Braking disciplines | Trail braking | ||
| 4 driving sessions with a Lotus instructor | Driving technique session | Heel and toe | ||
| Demonstration laps by Lotus instructors | Lunch overlooking the test track | Lunch overlooking the test track | ||
| Interactive feedback session | Introduction to the theory of vehicle dynamics and tyre grip | Introduction to race driving technique and vehicle set-up | ||
| Debrief with instructor and presentation | 3 driving sessions with a Lotus instructor | 3 driving sessions with a Lotus instructor | ||
| Personal evaluation and certificate | Demonstration laps by Lotus instructors | 3 driving sessions with a Lotus instructor | ||
| Exclusive Lotus merchandise goodie bag | Debrief with instructor and presentation | Debrief with instructor and presentation | ||
| Personal evaluation and certificate | Personal evaluation and certificate | |||
| Exclusive Lotus merchandise goodie bag | Exclusive Lotus merchandise goodie bag | |||
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Lotus Elise | Lotus Elise | Lotus Evora | Lotus Evora GT4 |
| 2 seater, mid-engined, rear wheel drive | 2 seater, mid-engined, rear wheel drive | 2+2, mid-engined, rear wheel drive | 2+2 transverse mid-engined, rear wheel drive | |
| 134hp (100kw) at 6800rpm | 134hp (100kw) at 6800rpm | 345hp (257kw) at 7000rpm | 354hp (257.5kw) at 6500rpm | |
| 118lbft (160nm) at 4400rpm | 118lbft (160nm) at 4400rpm | 295lbft (400nm) at 4500rpm | 328lbft (400nm) at 5500rpm | |
| 876kg | 876kg | 1437kg | 1190kg dry | |
| 6.5 seconds | 6.5 seconds | 4.6 seconds | 4.6 seconds | |
| Sequential 6-speed | ||||
| Paddle shift | ||||
| Twin plate sintered clutch | ||||
Your day also includes |
Factory Tour production line Elise | |||
| £499 | £699 | £899 | £2999 | |
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Lotus Evora | Lotus Evora | Lotus Evora | Lotus Evora GT4 |
| 2+2, mid-engined, rear wheel drive | 2+2, mid-engined, rear wheel drive | 2+2, mid-engined, rear wheel drive | 2+2 transverse mid-engined, rear wheel drive | |
| 345hp (257kw) at 7000rpm | 345hp (257kw) at 7000rpm | 345hp (257kw) at 7000rpm | 354hp (257.5kw) at 6500rpm | |
| 295lbft (400nm) at 4500rpm | 295lbft (400nm) at 4500rpm | 295lbft (400nm) at 4500rpm | 328lbft (400nm) at 5500rpm | |
| 1437kg | 1437kg | 1437kg | 1190kg dry | |
| 4.6 seconds | 4.6 seconds | 4.6 seconds | 4.6 seconds | |
| Sequential 6-speed | ||||
| Paddle shift | ||||
| Twin plate sintered clutch | ||||
| €799 | €999 | €1199 | €3599 | |
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