What makes a great track car? Handling, performance, lightness, predictability on the limit...true. But unless you're in the top 100 rich list, affordability will need consideration too. You'll want something more exciting than a standard road car, but it must be road legal to allow you to drive to events. Bearing this in mind, here are the best track cars in the world. To have your say, please vote at the bottom of the page.

1. Lotus 2-Eleven

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A very well developed track car using the vast experience of the Lotus engineers. Well balanced, predictable and powerful. Acceleration, braking and cornering are akin to a pure racing car. The best track car in the world, so start saving now.

• Max Power 255 PS (252 bhp/188 kW) @ 8000 rpm
• Max Torque 242 Nm (179 lb/ft) @ 7000 rpm
• Power to weight ratio 380 bhp/tonne
• 0-60 mph 3.8 secs
• 0-100 mph (0-160 km/h) 8.9 secs
• Maximum speed 150 mph (241 km/h)
• Vehicle mass - unladen 670 kg (1477 lbs) - UK SVA Pack

2. Ariel Atom Supercharged

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2.0 Litre Honda engined featherweight. Great chassis and superbike levels of acceleration. Nothing has been added that could contribute to weight, including body panels and windscreen! Be prepared for constant gear changes to control the rapid rev increases. This is as close as you can get to an open wheeled racing car.

• Engine: 300 bhp (224 kW/304 PS) supercharged Honda Civic Type-R K20
• 0-60 mph : 2.7 seconds (manufacturer's claim)
• Top Speed: 140 mph, 225 km/h (155 mph, 249 km/h supercharged)
• Power: 300 bhp
• Weight: 456 kg (1,005 lb)

3. Caterham R500

Fire breathing evolution of the classic Seven which has been tweaked over the years to produce a superb track car. Sometimes evolution is better than revolution and the Caterham proves this.For more information, please visit http://www.caterham.co.uk/

• Engine: 2.0-litre Caterham Powertrain (CPT) Ford Duratec
• Max Power (bhp/rpm) 263bhp @ 8500rpm
• Max Torque (lbs ft/rpm) 177 lbsft @ 7200rpm
• Weight 506kg (516kg sequential gearbox)
• 0-60mph 2.88 seconds
• Power-to-weight 520bhp-per-tonne
• Top Speed 150mph

4. Lotus Exige S

This hardcore incarnation of the excellent Elise chassis is a serious track car. Slightly heavier than the roofless vehicles above, but this contributes to the incredible rigidity of the chassis. A solid contender.

• Max Power 218 bhp ( 162.5 kW ) ( 221 PS ) at 7800 rpm
• Max Torque 158.6 lbft ( 215 Nm ) ( 22kgm ) at 5500 rpm
• Power to weight ratio 233.2 bhp/ton0-60 mph4.1 seconds
• 0-100 mph ( 0-160 km/h ) 9.98 seconds
• Maximum speed 148 mph ( 238 km/h )
• Vehicle mass - unladen 935 kg

If price is no option:

Porsche 911 GT3RS

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RS stands for Rennsport (Motorsport in German), and With a 8,400 rpm rev limit, the option of ceramic brakes, roll cage, and various weight savings vs the standard GT3, it really means business.

• Power 305 kW (415 hp) at 7,600 rpm
• Max. torque (Nm) at rpm 405 Nm at rpm 5,500 1/min
• Top speed 310 km/h
• Acceleration from 0 - 100 km/h (0 - 62 mph) 4.2 s
• Acceleration from 0 - 160 km/h (0 - 99 mph) 8.5 s

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