Lotus1966 Europa S1 Specs

1966 (Type 46) Lotus Europa S1 Specs & Performance

1966, 1967, 1968 (Type 46)

Tech Specs Summary


1.5 L Inline 4

116 mph

10.0 seconds

82 hp

29.4 mpg

2 Doors

2 Seats

7.5 ft3
lb
1,349 lbs
Rear Mid - RWD

Performance

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

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
29.4 mpg
Total Range
248 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
1.5 Liter
89.7 in3
Layout
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
82 hp @ 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
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.5 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Engine Name
Renault A-Type (A1K)
Compression Ratio
10.25:1
Bore x Stroke
2.992 x 3.189 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.94:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
0.92 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
21 hp
Cylinder Volume
22.4 in3
BMEP
132.7 PSI
9.1 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Transmission (MT)
4 Speeds
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
Sports Coupé
Door Count
2
Seat Count
2
Luggage Space
7.5 ft3
Turning Radius
44 ft
Curb Weight
1,349 lbs
Length
157.2 in
Width
64.5 in
Height
42.5 in
Wheelbase
91 in
Front Track
53 in
Rear Track
53 in
★★★★★
★★★★★
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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