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Lotus Europa

Bodywork

type 2S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 76.00 mm × 81.00 mm 2.99 in × 3.19 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.5 litre 1470 cc (89.705 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 10.25:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
Maximum power 79.1 PS (78.0 bhp) (58.2 kW) @ 6000 rpm
0-50 mph 6.90 s
0-60 mph 9.30 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 16.70 s
Standing km
Top speed 185 km/h (115 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 118.18 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 103.0 Nm (76 ft·lb) (10.5 kgm) @ 4000 rpm
bmep 880.5 kPa (127.7 psi)
Specific torque 70.07 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.94
Unitary capacity 367.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2311 mm
wheelbase 91 in
Length (milimeters) 3975 mm
Length (inches) 156.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1638 mm
Width (inches) 64.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1067 mm
Height (inches) 42 in
L:W ratio 1.72
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 660 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1455 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.290
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Mid
Engine alignment Unknown
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.56

General information

RAC rating 14.3
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1967 Lotus Europa PDF Manual
Europa picture
Designer unknown
Year 1967

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