Lotus1972 Europa Special Specs

1972 (Type 74) Lotus Europa Special Specs & Performance

1972, 1973, 1974 (Type 74)

Tech Specs Summary


1.6 L Inline 4

122 mph

6.8 seconds

126 hp

unavailable

2 Doors

2 Seats

7.5 ft3
lb
1,512 lbs
Rear Mid - RWD

Performance

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

Gasoline Engine

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

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Engine Name
Twin-Cam
Compression Ratio
10.3:1
Bore x Stroke
3.25 x 2.864 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.13:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
1.33 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
32 hp
Cylinder Volume
23.7 in3
BMEP
179 PSI
12.3 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Transmission (MT)
4 Speeds
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
Sports Coupé
Door Count
2
Seat Count
2
Luggage Space
7.5 ft3
Turning Radius
41 ft
Curb Weight
1,512 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 Rating3.1
Environment Rating-
Practicality Rating-

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