2011 Melkus RS2000 GTS
Dresden-based BMW and Lotus dealer Melkus started producing the RS2000 in honor of the race driver Heinz Melkus. Based on the Lotus Elise platform and its Toyota-sourced engine, the RS2000 was restyled to include gull-wing doors.
At the 2011 Top Marques Monaco Show, Melkus announced a new 350 bhp version of their car in GTS specification and 300 bhp for a GT model. Adjustable dampers and AP performance brakes were also added to the package. Sepp Melkus expects to reach 186 mph with the new power and 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds. A new aerodynamic package is also available which includes a deep front spoiler, rear wing and diffuser.
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Specs & Performance
| submitted by | Robske |
| type | Series Production Car |
| released at | 2011 Top Marques Monaco |
| built at | Dresden, Germany |
| price $ | $ 199.831 |
| price €/td> | €148.000 |
| price £/td> | £122.565 |
| price ¥/td> | ¥16.495.741 |
| engine | 2.0 L Turbo Engine |
| aspiration | Turbocharged |
| displacement | 2000 cc / 122.05 in³ |
| power | 261 kw / 350 bhp |
| specific output | 175.0 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 358.97 bhp per tonne |
| curb weight | 975 kg / 2150 lbs |
| top speed | ~300 kph / 186.3 mph |
| 0 – 60 mph | ~3.8 seconds |
| 0 – 100 kph | ~3.9 seconds |
