Lotus Europa Technical Specifications

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  • Years of Manufacture: 1966 - 1975
  • Number Built: n/a
  • Chassis/Body:
    • Steel backbone chassis bonded to glassfibre body
  • Kerb Weight:
    • 1375 lb. (642 kg)
    • Distribution
      • Front: 43.7%
      • Rear: 56.3%
  • Fuel Tank:
    • 7.0 gallons (32 liters)
  • Equipment:
    • Battery: 12 volt 40 ah
    • Alternator: S.E.V. 30 amp a.c.
    • Headlamps: Lucas sealed beam, 50/40 watt (total)
    • Reversing lamp: Extra
    • Screen wipers: Two-speed, self parking
    • Screen washer: Standard, manual plunger
    • Interior heater: Standard, water valve type
    • Seat belts: Extra, anchorages built in
    • Interior trim: PVC seats & headlining
    • Floor covering: Carpet
    • Jack: Screw pillar
    • Windscreen: Laminated
    • Under body protection: Non corroding glass fibre body
  • Transmission (Manual, 4 Speed):
    • 1st: 3.61:1 to 35 mph max
    • 2nd: 2.25:1 to 56 mph max
    • 3rd: 1.48:1 to 86 mph max
    • 4th: 1.03:1 to 120 mph max
    • Reverse: 3.25:1
  • Clutch:
    • Single dry plate, diaphragm spring, 7.9 in. dia
  • Rear Axle Ratio:
    • Hypoid bevel differential, final drive 3.56:1
  • Maximum Speed:
    • 120 mph (193 km/h)
  • Fuel Consumption:
    • 38 mpg
  • Performance:
    • Standing Quarter Mile (400 metres): 18.1 seconds
  • Engine (4 Cylinder):
    • Capacity: 1470cc 90.5ci
    • Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 4 cylinders
    • Configuration: Mid mounted, longitudinal, inline
    • Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder
    • Fuel System: Single Solex 35 DIDSA two-stage downdraft type carburetor with mechanical fuel pump
    • Power: 78 bhp @ 6500 rpm
    • Torque: 76 lb. ft. @ 4000 rpm
    • Compression Ratio: 10.25:1
  • Ignition and Electrical:
    • 12 volt
    • Coil and alternator
  • Exhaust:
    • Single tail-pipe
  • Suspension:
    • Front: Independent type with coil springs, wishbones, telescopic dampers
    • Rear: Independent, radius arms, transverse links, fixed length drive shafts, telescopic dampers
  • Steering:
    • Alford and Alder Rack-and-Pinion
  • Brakes:
    • Girling disc front, drum rear (no servo)
    • Front: 9.75 in. dia.
    • Rear: 8.0 in. dia., 1.5 in. shoes
  • Wheels:
    • Pressed steel disc wheels
    • 4 stud fixing
    • 4.5 in. wide rim
  • Tyres:
    • Firestone F100 radial-ply tubed 155 x 13in.
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