Lotus Europa Special 1971-75
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Lotus Europa Special 1971-75 specifications
Engine (Ford): mid-placed, 4 cylinder inline, twin OHC, aluminium head, cast iron block, 5 crankshaft bearings,
Bore:
82.55mm
Stroke:
72.75mm
Displacement:
1,558cc
Compression ratio:
10.3 to one (9.5 Federal)
Carburettors:
two Dellorto 40 DHLA
Max power:
126bhp at 6,500rpm, 113 lbs/sq in at 5500 torque
Max speed:
121mph
0-60mph:
7.7secs
O.F.C.:
26-30mpg (Imp.)
Transmission:
RWD, Renault 4-speed manual, drive shafts with Hooks universal joints
Ratios:
top 103, 3rd 1,48, 2nd 2,36, 1st 3.6
Steering:
rack and pinion,
Suspension:
independent, coil over shockabsorber, front wishbones, rear radius arms and trnsevse links
Brakes:
hydraulic, disc front, drums rear
Construction:
GRP body on steel backbone chassis
Wheels & tyres:
bolt-on 5J 13in pressed alloy, 175(front) 185(rear) x 13in radial tyres
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 91in
Track F & R: 53in
Overall length: 157.2in
Overall width: 64.5in
Overall height: 42in
Ground clearance: 6in
Kerb weight: 14cwt
Fuel cap.: 12.5 Imp gal

Europa Special Production: 1971-75 100 built
Total Europa 1966-75: 9,300 built