Lotus1972 Europa Special Specs

1972 (Type 74) Lotus Europa Special Specifications & Performance

1972, 1973, 1974 (Type 74)

Tech Specs Summary


1.6 L Inline 4

122 mph

6.8 seconds

126 BHP

unavailable

2 Doors

2 Seats

212 L
kg
686 kg
Rear Mid - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
122 mph
0-62 mph
6.8 seconds
0-60 mph
6.6 seconds
Power-to-Weight
184 BHP/Tonne
Power
126 BHP
Torque
113 lb·ft

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
1.6 Litre
1,558 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
126 BHP @ 6,500 RPM
128 ps @ 6,500 RPM
Peak Torque
113 lb·ft @ 5,500 RPM
153 N·m @ 5,500 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
10.3:1
Bore x Stroke
82.55 x 72.75 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.13:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
81 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
32 BHP
Unitary Capacity
389 cc
BMEP
12.3 Bar
179 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
4 Gears
Front Tyre Size
175 x 13
Rear Tyre Size
185 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
686 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 Rating3.1
Environment Rating-
Practicality Rating-

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