Lotus1971 Europa Twin Cam Specs

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

1971, 1972 (Type 74)

Tech Specs Summary


1.6 L Inline 4

117 mph

7.9 seconds

105 hp

unavailable

2 Doors

2 Seats

7.5 ft3
lb
1,565 lbs
Rear Mid - RWD

Performance

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

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
1.6 Liter
95.1 in3
Layout
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
105 hp @ 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
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Engine Name
Twin-Cam
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Bore x Stroke
3.25 x 2.864 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.13:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
1.1 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
26 hp
Cylinder Volume
23.7 in3
BMEP
163.8 PSI
11.3 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
41 ft
Curb Weight
1,565 lbs
Length
157.5 in
Width
64.5 in
Height
42.5 in
Wheelbase
92 in
Front Track
53.5 in
Rear Track
53 in

Performance Rating2.9
Environment Rating-
Practicality Rating-

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