Lotus Europa S In Detail
Enhanced levels of touring and cruising capability
February 23, 2006 7:54 PM
Filed Under: European, Lotus
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Lotus Europa S Specifications and Technical Details
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Powertrain
Mid-mounted, transverse, 1998cc turbo charged DOHC engine, with a 6-speed
transmission.Max Power
200 hp (149 aKW) (203 PS) @ 5400 rpm
Max Torque
194 lbft (263 Nm) @ 4200 rpm
Power to weight ratio
201 hp/t (149 kW/t, 204 PS/t )
Specific power output
100 hp/ (75 kW/ , 102 PS/ )
Emissions control
Euro IV emissions compliant with full On-Board Diagnostics (OBD)
Suspension
Fully independent sport suspension utilising unequal length wishbones, Bilstein mono
tube gas damper, Eibach coaxial coil spring at each corner and front anti-roll bar.
Chassis
Lotus designed lightweight structure of epoxy bonded aluminium alloy extrusions and
lightweight steel rear subframe.
Steering
Solidly mounted mechanical rack and pinion steering box with 2.8 turns lock-to-lock.
Brakes
Servo-assisted, 4-channel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Lotus/AP-Racing twin
piston fixed aluminium alloy front brake callipers, Brembo single-piston sliding rear
callipers and 288 mm diameter, 26 mm thick front and rear cast-iron ventilated discs.
Wheels
Unique lightweight wheels (17” front and rear)
Tyres
Performance Figures
0-60 mph
Bridgestone Potenza 175/55 R17 (front) 225/45 R17 (rear)
5.5 s approx
0-100 mph
14.0 s approx
Maximum speed
140 mph (225 km/h) approx
Fuel consumption –
extra urban
38.9 mpg (7.26 l/100km)
Fuel consumption –
combined
30.4 mpg (9.29 /100 km)
C02 emissions
220 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
43.5 litres ( 9.6 gal (UK))
Luggage capacity
Dimensions
Wheelbase
154 litres - 50 kg
2330 mm
Track
1457 mm (front) 1490 mm (rear)
Length
3900 mm – approx
Width
1714 mm (1850 mm, door mirrors included)
Height
1120 mm
Weight distribution
38% Front - 62% Rear
Vehicle mass - unladen
Interior
995 kg (running order, full tank of fuel )
Specification
ProBax design leather trimmed seats (Black or Black and Tan)
Driver and passenger airbags
Leather interior
Black plain leather sun-visors
Black perforated leather, gear-lever and handbrake gaiters
Electric windows
Central door locking
Polished aluminium heater control knobs, handbrake handle and air vent trims
In Car Entertainment
Satellite navigation unit, CD/MP3 player and radio
Security
Immobiliser and remote activated alarm
Other
Auxiliary front lights (standard)
Protection
Front Bumper paint chip protection film
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