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Lotus Europa

1965 – 1975 United Kingdom
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A classic from the 1960s, the Lotus Europa was built from 1965 to 1975. Its petrol engines range from 79 to 128 hp across 3 variants. The lightest version weighs only 660 kg. Every version has a manual gearbox.

Lotus Europa
Body styleNot specified
Production1965 – 1975
Variants3
FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power79 – 128 hp
0–100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed185 – 204 km/h
Fuel economy—

Rear Wheel Drive

Compared with rivals

vs Alpine A110 (1962 – 1977) vs Renault 8 (1964 – 1970) vs Isuzu 117 Coupe (1968 – 1981)

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VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
1.5L 4MT RWD (79 HP)
1.5 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 79 hp — 185 4-speed manual
1.6L 4MT RWD (107 HP)
1.6 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 106 hp — 195 4-speed manual
1.6L 5MT RWD (128 HP)
1.6 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 128 hp 7.2 s 204 5-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1470 cm3 (90 ci)
Power
58 KW @ 6000 RPM79 HP @ 6000 RPM78 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
76 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM103 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
11.6 gallons (43.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
115 mph (185 km/h)

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
155/80 R13

Dimensions

Length
156.5 in (3975 mm)
Width
64.5 in (1638 mm)
Height
42 in (1067 mm)
Front/rear Track
53/53.3 in (1,346/1,354 mm)
Wheelbase
91 in (2311 mm)
Ground Clearance
6 in (152 mm)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
1455 lbs (660 kg)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1558 cm3 (95 ci)
Power
78 KW @ 5500 RPM106 HP @ 5500 RPM105 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
108 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM146 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
11.6 gallons (43.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
121 mph (195 km/h)

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Dimensions

Length
157.2 in (3993 mm)
Width
64.5 in (1638 mm)
Height
42 in (1067 mm)
Front/rear Track
53.5/53 in (1,359/1,346 mm)
Wheelbase
91 in (2311 mm)
Ground Clearance
6 in (152 mm)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
1625 lbs (737 kg)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1558 cm3 (95 ci)
Power
94 KW @ 6500 RPM128 HP @ 6500 RPM126 BHP @ 6500 RPM
Torque
113 lb-ft @ 5500 RPM153 Nm @ 5500 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
11.6 gallons (43.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
127 mph (204 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
7.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Dimensions

Length
157.2 in (3993 mm)
Width
64.5 in (1638 mm)
Height
42 in (1067 mm)
Front/rear Track
53.5/53.5 in (1,359/1,359 mm)
Wheelbase
91 in (2311 mm)
Ground Clearance
6 in (152 mm)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
1567 lbs (711 kg)
Length3,975 – 3,993 mm
Width1,638 mm
Height1,067 mm
Wheelbase2,311 mm
Curb weight660 – 737 kg
Torque103 – 153 Nm

Ranges across all 3 variants of this generation.