Lotus Europa S '07

The Europa S is a light weight car of 995 kg (2,194 lb) with a 149 kW (203 PS; 200 hp) 2.0 L engine. It uses an extruded and bonded aluminium chassis with composite body panels and front crash structure. The Europa S is a derivative of the Lotus Type 111 Elise and Exige cars only in that they sport variations of the same bonded aluminum chassis, the Europa bears a separate Lotus model designation (Type 121) due, in part, to its longer chassis and completely new body type.As the Europa S model was not exactly a big success, Lotus engineering director Roger Becker took charge of the car’s development programme and created the Europa SE model.

Specifications

• Bodywork
• Length: cm (in): 390 (153.5)
• Width: cm (in): 171 (67.5)
• Height: cm (in): 112 (44.1)
• Wheelbase: cm (in): 233 (91.7)
• Weight: kg (lb): 995 (2194)
• Mechanics.
• Displacement: inline-four 1998 cc, turbo-charged, rear-mounted
• Valve gear: 16
• Fuel system: Bosch Motronic 1.5.5 injection
• Gearbox: 6-speed manual
• Driven wheels: rear-wheel drive
• Maximum power: 200 hp at 5600 rpm
• Maximum torque: 30.6 mkg at 4000 rpm
• Maximum speed: 235 km/h (148 mph)