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Lotus Europa S In Detail

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Lotus Europa S Specifications and Technical Details

Powertrain

Mid-mounted, transverse, 1998cc turbo charged DOHC engine, with a 6-speed
transmission.

Max Power

200 hp (149 aKW) (203 PS) @ 5400 rpm

Max Torque

194 lbft (263 Nm) @ 4200 rpm

Power to weight ratio

201 hp/t (149 kW/t, 204 PS/t )

Specific power output

100 hp/ (75 kW/ , 102 PS/ )

Emissions control

Euro IV emissions compliant with full On-Board Diagnostics (OBD)

Suspension

Fully independent sport suspension utilising unequal length wishbones, Bilstein mono

tube gas damper, Eibach coaxial coil spring at each corner and front anti-roll bar.

Chassis

Lotus designed lightweight structure of epoxy bonded aluminium alloy extrusions and

lightweight steel rear subframe.

Steering

Solidly mounted mechanical rack and pinion steering box with 2.8 turns lock-to-lock.

Brakes

Servo-assisted, 4-channel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Lotus/AP-Racing twin

piston fixed aluminium alloy front brake callipers, Brembo single-piston sliding rear

callipers and 288 mm diameter, 26 mm thick front and rear cast-iron ventilated discs.

Wheels

Unique lightweight wheels (17” front and rear)

Tyres

Performance Figures

0-60 mph

Bridgestone Potenza 175/55 R17 (front) 225/45 R17 (rear)

5.5 s approx

0-100 mph

14.0 s approx

Maximum speed

140 mph (225 km/h) approx

Fuel consumption –

extra urban

38.9 mpg (7.26 l/100km)

Fuel consumption –

combined

30.4 mpg (9.29 /100 km)

C02 emissions

220 g/km

Fuel tank capacity

43.5 litres ( 9.6 gal (UK))

Luggage capacity

Dimensions

Wheelbase

154 litres - 50 kg

2330 mm

Track

1457 mm (front) 1490 mm (rear)

Length

3900 mm – approx

Width

1714 mm (1850 mm, door mirrors included)

Height

1120 mm

Weight distribution

38% Front - 62% Rear

Vehicle mass - unladen

Interior

995 kg (running order, full tank of fuel )

Specification

ProBax design leather trimmed seats (Black or Black and Tan)


Driver and passenger airbags


Leather interior


Black plain leather sun-visors


Black perforated leather, gear-lever and handbrake gaiters


Electric windows


Central door locking


Polished aluminium heater control knobs, handbrake handle and air vent trims

In Car Entertainment

Satellite navigation unit, CD/MP3 player and radio

Security

Immobiliser and remote activated alarm

Other

Auxiliary front lights (standard)

Protection

Front Bumper paint chip protection film




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