Lotus Europa 1970 - 1976, Coupe

Lotus Europa 2 generation

Detailed description of this generation will be added soon

Basic Information

Brand Lotus
Model Europa
Class Спорткар
Production Start 1970
Production End 1976

Characteristics Lotus Europa 2 generation

Bodywork

Back track width 1353 mm
Body type Coupe
Clearance 165 mm
Curb weight 737 kg
Front track width 1346 mm
Height 1067 mm
Length 4445 mm
Number of seater 2
Wheelbase 2489 mm
Width 1524 mm
Front track 1450 mm
Ground clearance 140 mm
Max trunk capacity 154 l
Min trunk capacity 154 l
Rear track 1488 mm

Engine

Boost type none
Capacity 1558 cm3
Compression ratio 9.5
Cylinder bore 82.6 mm
Cylinder layout inline
Engine placement central
Engine power 106 hp
Engine type Gasoline
Injection type carburetor
Max power (kW) 78 kW
Max power at RPM 5500 RPM
Maximum torque 146 N*m
Number of cylinders 4
Stroke cycle 72.8 mm
Timing belt DOHC
Turnover of maximum torque 4000 RPM
Valves per cylinder 2
Presence of intercooler Present

Gearbox and handling

Drive wheels Rear wheel drive
Gearbox type Manual
Number of gear 4
Turning circle 11.6 m

Operating characteristics

Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 7.7 s
Max speed 195 km/h
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km 12.7 l
Cruising range from 280 to 490 km
Emission standards EURO IV
Fuel 95
Fuel tank capacity 36 l
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km 7.3 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 9.3 l

Suspension and brakes

Front brakes Disc
Front suspension Independent, spring
Rear brakes drum
Back suspension Independent, Multi wishbone

General information

Car class S
Country Great Britain
Number of doors 2
Steering wheel position Left

Engine Modifications

Engine Engine Code Type Power Transmission Drive Type
2.0 MT (200 hp) - - л.с. - -

Available engines

3
modifications

Petrol

3 variants
1.6 L, 106 hp, petrol, manual, rear-wheel drive
Body: S Coupe 2-doors
1.6 MT RWD (106 hp)
1970 – 1976
2.0 L, 200 hp, petrol, manual, rear-wheel drive
Body: S Coupe 2-doors
2.0 MT (200 hp)
1970 – 1976
2.0 L, 222 hp, petrol, manual, rear-wheel drive
Body: SE Coupe 2-doors
2.0 MT (222 hp)
1970 – 1976