In essence, the 340R was Lotus' first road-legal track car. Despite its small powerplant ... and while it's not turbocharged or tuned like the ones seen in the Toyota Supra of the time, it's ...

The 340R is available with 177 horsepower or a tuned 187-hp version from that mill, but the seller doesn't specify which one this is. It's still a pretty fresh car, though, with just 3,577 miles ...

Aside from Lotus' own models like the Exige, 2-Eleven, 340R and Europa, electric vehicles like the Tesla Roadster, not to mention the never-released Dodge Circuit and Detroit Electric SP ...

The last time the 340R appeared in these pages was in October 2005. Back then the front radiator had just split, which meant the body would have to come off. The result was that the car went into ...

The verdict: The last gas-powered Lotus sports car is also arguably the best, with impeccable handling, an addictive soundtrack and an interior that no longer feels like an afterthought.