Lotus1966 Europa S1 Specs

1966 (Type 46) Lotus Europa S1 Specifications & Performance

1966, 1967, 1968 (Type 46)

Tech Specs Summary


1.5 L Inline 4

116 mph

10.0 seconds

82 BHP

35.3 mpg

2 Doors

2 Seats

212 L
kg
612 kg
Rear Mid - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
116 mph
0-62 mph
10.0 seconds
0-60 mph
9.7 seconds
Power-to-Weight
134 BHP/Tonne
Power
82 BHP
Torque
79 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
35.3 mpg
Total Range
248 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
1.5 Litre
1,470 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
82 BHP @ 6,000 RPM
83 ps @ 6,000 RPM
Peak Torque
79 lb·ft @ 4,000 RPM
107 N·m @ 4,000 RPM
Valvetrain
OHV
Valves/Cylinder
2 (8v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Carburetor
Position
Rear Mid Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
32 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
Renault A-Type (A1K)
Compression Ratio
10.25:1
Bore x Stroke
76 x 81 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.94:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
56 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
21 BHP
Unitary Capacity
367 cc
BMEP
9.1 Bar
132.7 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
4 Gears
Tyre Sizes
155 x 13
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Chapman Struts
Front Brakes
Solid Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Sports Coupé
Doors
2
Seats
2
Cargo Space
212 L
Turning Circle
13.4 m
Kerb Weight
612 kg
Length
3,994 mm
Width
1,638 mm
Height
1,079 mm
Wheelbase
2,311 mm
Front Track
1,346 mm
Rear Track
1,346 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Standard
£0
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.4

Performance Rating2.8
Environment Rating2.6
Practicality Rating2.1

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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