Lotus1971 Europa Twin Cam Specs

1971 (Type 74) Lotus Europa Twin Cam Specifications & Performance

1971, 1972 (Type 74)

Tech Specs Summary


1.6 L Inline 4

117 mph

7.9 seconds

105 BHP

unavailable

2 Doors

2 Seats

212 L
kg
710 kg
Rear Mid - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
117 mph
0-62 mph
7.9 seconds
0-60 mph
7.6 seconds
Power-to-Weight
148 BHP/Tonne
Power
105 BHP
Torque
103 lb·ft

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
1.6 Litre
1,558 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
105 BHP @ 6,000 RPM
106 ps @ 6,000 RPM
Peak Torque
103 lb·ft @ 4,500 RPM
140 N·m @ 4,500 RPM
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (8v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Carburetor
Position
Rear Mid Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
Twin-Cam
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Bore x Stroke
82.55 x 72.75 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.13:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
67 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
26 BHP
Unitary Capacity
389 cc
BMEP
11.3 Bar
163.8 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
12.5 m
Kerb Weight
710 kg
Length
4,000 mm
Width
1,638 mm
Height
1,079 mm
Wheelbase
2,337 mm
Front Track
1,358 mm
Rear Track
1,346 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Standard
£0

Performance Rating2.9
Environment Rating-
Practicality Rating-

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