Take a look at the firm"s...

Take a look at the firm"s long awaited Circuit Car in this week"s issue, which wears the famous Eleven badge on its Genч­eva Motor Show debut.

Ths mag"s spy photographers caught the model being put through its paces at a UK race track - and while a concept version of the ultra-lightweight model was unveiled last year, this is the first time that the production machine has been spotted.

With no roof, a purposeful roll hoop and sporty spoiler, the little Lotus is every inch the race track refugee. However, customers will be able to make their Eleven road legal thanks to the optional Single Vehicle Approч­val (SVA) pack. Under the bonnet is the 1.8-litre Toyota engine used in the Elise. Entry-level models will be available with 190bhp, but a more powerч­ful supercharged car producing around 240bhp will also be available.

Thanks to its featherweight bonded aluminium structure, composite body and shortage of creature comforts - it doesn"t even have a windscreen - the basic machine will weigh in at only 650kg. With a six-speed manual gearbox, that should guarantee electrifying performance for the club racers and track day fanatics expected to buy the newcomer. Its flat undertray and rear diffuser will also generate downforce at high speeds.

A host of options will also be made available, including an uprated aerodynamic package, traction control, a passenger seat and even race packages tailored to meet official Motor Sports Association regulations.

And there is good news for road users, too, as the brand hasn"t ruled out the possibility of offering a tonneau cover to give the open cockpit some protection from the elements.

Prices for the Eleven have yet to be confirmed, but the stripped-out racer goes on sale late this spring.