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Lotus Europa
1965 – 1975
United Kingdom
A classic from the 1960s, the Lotus Europa was built from 1965 to 1975. Its petrol engines range from 79 to 128 hp across 3 variants. The lightest version weighs only 660 kg. Every version has a manual gearbox.
Body styleNot specified
Production1965 – 1975
Variants3
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power79 – 128 hp
0–100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed185 – 204 km/h
Fuel economy—
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4MT RWD (79 HP) 1.5 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 79 hp | — | 185 | 4-speed manual |
| 1.6L 4MT RWD (107 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 106 hp | — | 195 | 4-speed manual |
| 1.6L 5MT RWD (128 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 128 hp | 7.2 s | 204 | 5-Speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1470 cm3 (90 ci)
- Power
- 58 KW @ 6000 RPM79 HP @ 6000 RPM78 BHP @ 6000 RPM
- Torque
- 76 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM103 Nm @ 4000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 11.6 gallons (43.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 115 mph (185 km/h)
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 155/80 R13
Dimensions
- Length
- 156.5 in (3975 mm)
- Width
- 64.5 in (1638 mm)
- Height
- 42 in (1067 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 53/53.3 in (1,346/1,354 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 91 in (2311 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 6 in (152 mm)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.3
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 1455 lbs (660 kg)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1558 cm3 (95 ci)
- Power
- 78 KW @ 5500 RPM106 HP @ 5500 RPM105 BHP @ 5500 RPM
- Torque
- 108 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM146 Nm @ 4000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 11.6 gallons (43.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 121 mph (195 km/h)
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Dimensions
- Length
- 157.2 in (3993 mm)
- Width
- 64.5 in (1638 mm)
- Height
- 42 in (1067 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 53.5/53 in (1,359/1,346 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 91 in (2311 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 6 in (152 mm)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.3
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 1625 lbs (737 kg)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1558 cm3 (95 ci)
- Power
- 94 KW @ 6500 RPM128 HP @ 6500 RPM126 BHP @ 6500 RPM
- Torque
- 113 lb-ft @ 5500 RPM153 Nm @ 5500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 11.6 gallons (43.9 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 127 mph (204 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 7.2 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Dimensions
- Length
- 157.2 in (3993 mm)
- Width
- 64.5 in (1638 mm)
- Height
- 42 in (1067 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 53.5/53.5 in (1,359/1,359 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 91 in (2311 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 6 in (152 mm)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.3
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 1567 lbs (711 kg)
Length3,975 – 3,993 mm
Width1,638 mm
Height1,067 mm
Wheelbase2,311 mm
Curb weight660 – 737 kg
Torque103 – 153 Nm
Ranges across all 3 variants of this generation.
