Fastest Lotus cars in quarter mile
Top 36 Lotus cars in 1/4 mile drag race. Updated August 2025.
The 1/4 mile time is global benchmark for distance-based acceleration. Originally used in United States as standard distance for drag racing, the 1/4 mile now enjoys recognition worldwide with German, French and Italian automotive press using it in instrumented testing.
The quarter mile drag race puts equal emphasis on traction and high speed "pull", with terminal velocities often exceeding 140 mph for fastest supercars.
Quarter mile is also short enough to suit lightweight sportscars which would get caught by heavier but more powerful cars over longer distance.
| # | make & model | Time @ mph▼ | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 1976 Lotus Type 77 | 9.5 |  |
| 2. | 2019 Lotus Evija | 9.5 @ 172 |  |
| 3. | 1967 Lotus Type 49 | 10.3 |  |
| 4. | 2024 Lotus Emeya R | 10.3 @ 137 |  |
| 5. | 2023 Lotus Eletre R | 10.8 |  |
| 6. | 2025 Lotus Emira Turbo SE | 11.7 @ 119 |  |
| 7. | 2017 Lotus Exige Cup 430 | 11.8 @ 123 |  |
| 8. | 2024 Lotus Emeya | 11.8 @ 127 |  |
| 9. | 2018 Lotus Exige 410 Sport | 11.8 @ 119 |  |
| 10. | 2021 Lotus Exige Sport 420 | 11.9 |  |
| 11. | 2023 Lotus Eletre 600 | 12.2 @ 124 |  |
| 12. | Lotus Exige S | 12.3 @ 117 |  |
| 13. | 2023 Lotus Emira Turbo | 12.3 |  |
| 14. | 2016 Lotus Evora 400 | 12.4 @ 112 |  |
| 15. | 2019 Lotus Evora GT | 12.4 @ 111 |  |
| 16. | 2005 Lotus Exige S | 12.6 |  |
| 17. | 2011 Lotus Evora S | 12.6 @ 110 |  |
| 18. | 2021 Lotus Emira 3.5 | 12.6 @ 110 |  |
| 19. | 2007 Lotus 2-Eleven | 12.6 |  |
| 20. | 1996 Lotus Esprit V8 | 12.7 @ 111 |  |
| 21. | 1999 Lotus Esprit Sport 350 | 12.7 @ 114 |  |
| 22. | 2008 Lotus Exige S 240 | 12.7 @ 108 |  |
| 23. | 1995 Lotus Esprit S4s | 13.0 @ 108 |  |
| 24. | 2010 Lotus Exige S RGB | 13.0 @ 108 |  |
| 25. | 2017 Lotus Exige Cup 380 | 13.0 @ 117 |  |
| 26. | 2012 Lotus Exige S Roadster | 13.1 @ 117 |  |
| 27. | 2004 Lotus Elise 111R | 13.2 @ 104 |  |
| 28. | 2008 Lotus Elise SC | 13.3 @ 104 |  |
| 29. | 1990 Lotus Esprit Turbo SE | 13.4 @ 105 |  |
| 30. | 1993 Lotus Esprit Sport 300 | 13.4 |  |
| 31. | 2010 Lotus Evora | 13.4 |  |
| 32. | 2004 Lotus Exige | 13.5 |  |
| 33. | 1995 Lotus Esprit S4s | 13.5 @ 103 |  |
| 34. | 1996 Lotus Esprit GT3 | 13.6 |  |
| 35. | 2012 Lotus Elise S | 13.6 @ 106 |  |
| 36. | Lotus Elise S Club Racer | 13.6 @ 102 |  |
Sources
FastestLaps.com (1, 3, 11, 16, 19, 21, 22, 31-34), Autocar (2, 8, 30), AutoTopNL (4, 13), Carwow (5), Car & Driver (6, 15, 23, 27, 28), BBC Top Gear (7), Motor (9), Echappement (10), Motorsport (12), Road & Track (14, 17, 36), Motortrend (18, 24, 29), BBC Top Gear Magazine (20), SupercarLists.com estimate* (25, 26), Sport Auto France (35)
List authored by Christian Zelcs. Last updated on 08/31/2025, last addition - Lotus Exige Cup 380.
*Estimates are based on factual test results from reputable sources.
