Lotus Prepares a Surprise – Legendary Sports Car Could Make a Comeback After 70 Years

Lotus is gearing up to bring back one of the most iconic names in its history. A trademark application for ‘Eleven’ has been discovered at the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), which was used by the British brand for its ultralight track cars in the 1950s. The original Lotus Eleven was produced from 1956 to 1958 and became a symbol of founder Colin Chapman’s philosophy of ‘simplify and add lightness.’ With an aluminum body and engines producing up to 105 hp, the car achieved victories at Le Mans, Sebring, and Monza, proving that lightness is more important than brute force. The idea of reviving the model had already been realized with the Lotus 2-Eleven (2007) and 3-Eleven (2016), both vehicles known for their minimal weight and extreme performance, turning every drive into a racing experience.