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Lotus Europa From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Lotus Europa Lotus Europa S1 first Series 1967 Manufacturer Lotus Cars Production 1966–1975 Numbers made: Series S1: 296 Series S1A/S1B: 342 Series S2: 4294 Series Twin Cam: 4950 Assembly Hethel, Norfolk, England Class Sports car Body style(s) 2-door coupe Layout MR layout Engine(s) 1.5L Renault I4 1.6L Lotus/Ford I4 Wheelbase 98 in (2,489 mm) Length 175 in (4,445 mm) Width 60 in (1,524 mm) Height 42 in (1,067 mm) Curb weight 1,320 to 1,570 pounds (600 to 710 kg) The Lotus Europa was a two door mid-engined GT coupé built by Lotus Cars from 1966 to 1975. In 2006 Lotus began production of a totally new, Lotus Elise-derived design, a mid-engined GT coupé named Europa S. The original Europa used Lotus founder Colin Chapman's minimalist steel backbone chassis that was first used in the Lotus Elan, while also relying on its fibreglass moulded body for structural strength. The Europa was the first mass-produced mid-engine road car and was based on a prototype built to compete for Henry Ford II's contract to build a Le Mans race car in the early 1960s.[citation needed] The Europa was designed and built to be an embodiment of Chapman's oft-stated philosophy of automotive design: "Simplify, then add lightness." The four-wheel independent suspension was typical of Chapman's thinking; the rear suspension consisted of two relatively large trailing arms, one lower locating link per side, and the axles were used as upper locating links; very similar to Formula racing car designs of that era. Aside from the doors, bonnet (hood), and boot (trunk), the body was moulded as a single unit of fibreglass. The car's handling prompted automotive writers to describe the Europa as the nearest thing to a Formula car for the road.[citation needed] In all, Lotus built about 9,300 Europas.[citation needed] Contents 1 History 1.1 Series 1 1.2 Type 47 1.3 Series 2 1.4 Twin Cam and Special 2 Europa (2006–present) 3 References 4 Sources and further reading 5 External links [edit] History The concept originated during 1963 with drawings by Ron Hickman, director of Lotus Engineering (Designer of the original Lotus Elan, as well as inventor of the Black and Decker Workmate), for a bid on the Ford GT40 project. That contract went to Lola Cars as Colin Chapman wanted to call the car a Lotus and Henry Ford II insisted it would be called Ford. Chapman chose to use Hickman's aerodynamic design (with a still respectable today drag coefficient of Cd 0.29) as the basis for the Europa production model; originally intended to succeed the ageless Lotus 7. [edit] Series 1 Lotus Europa Series 1. The Series 1 or S1 Europe (also known as Lotus Type 46) was announced for sale to European markets on December 20, 1966. The first cars were delivered in France in February 1967. The S1 was fitted with a modified Renault 16 1470 cc inline-four engine and a 4-speed gearbox. The engine was a special 82 hp (61 kW) version (as opposed to the 52 hp (39 kW) generated in standard form). Lotus associated the affordable but lightweight Renault engine and gearbox to the revolutionnary Europa longitudinal mid-engined layout, inverting the gearbox's crown wheel and its pinion gear to avoid having four reverse gears. The S1 weighed 610 kg (1512 lb), had a top speed of 110 mph (180 km/h), and did 0–60 mph in 10 seconds. Of particular note, nearly 0.9 g (8 m/s²) lateral acceleration was achieved on road tires of that era. Only 296 examples of the S1 were manufactured (chassis numbers from 460001 to 460296). These are the rarest on the market. These cars had extremely light and minimalist construction, with fixed side windows, fixed seats (adjustable pedals needing the use of tools), no door handles, no internal door covers, and an aluminum dashboard. The steel chassis central beam was sandwiched (incorporated) within the fibreglass bodywork, thus reinforcing stiffness, but making repair rather complicated. Series 1A and B (around 350 built) had removable side windows, wooden dashboard, and internal door panel covers which could accommodate the windows once taken off. Series 1B had a redesigned rear panel, with new, rectangular light clusters. Including the S1A and S1B (which incorporated some of the later S2 changes) variations, 644 Europa S1s were manufactured. From Series 2 (Chassis Number 0645 onwards), the glassfibre bodywork was not glued to the chassis any longer but bolted and therefore could be separated for repairs. [edit] Type 47 Lotus Type 47, aka the Snorkel Car. During 1966, whilst the Factory was sorting out the first production Type 46' (S1), Team Lotus raced the Type 47, a Europa modified for the track, with a 165 hp (123 kW) 1594 cc Lotus/Ford/Cosworth twin cam engine, which used a Cosworth-modified Kent block, and a Hewland FT 200 5-speed gearbox. The Type 47 is fondly remembered for taking both first and second places (driven by John Miles and Jackie Oliver, respectively) in its very first race held at the storied Brands Hatch race course on Boxing Day. It's believed that 55 Type 47s were built by Lotus between 1966-70. Two other sports racer prototypes based on the Europa called, Type 62, were built in 1969. A twin-cam powered Europa would not be available to the roadgoing public until the Type 74, in 1971. Replica 47s are bespoke-manufactured by Banks Europa Engineering, in several variations. A one-off 47, fitted with a Rover V8 engine, was built by GKN in 1968 and registered, GKN 47 D. [edit] Series 2 The Europa S2, or Type 54, was introduced in April 1968. It used the same Renault engine as the Type 46, but offered a number of refinements, including electric windows, fully adjustable seats, a new interior, and a polished wooden fascia for the dashboard. Per request of the automotive insurance industry, Lotus switched to bolt fasteners (instead of resin bonding) to attach body to frame. A small number of Type 54s were modified to be "federalized", that is, made suitable for export to the United States. The Federal Type 54 was slightly modified. They were actually recalled because of the headlamps being too low (a "bug eye" headlamp raiser was to be installed). The Federal 54 had the low fenders of the European 54, but larger engine of the type 65. Perhaps 200 of these were made[citation needed]. In 1969-70, the Type 65 (also known as S2 Federal) was born, with additional changes to the body, chassis, and the powerplant to better comply with U.S. D.O.T. standards. Among the newer bits, the Renault engine was expanded to 1565 cc capacity over the previous 1470 cc. The front suspension was changed to make the front end of the car taller along with taller front fenders to raise the headlamps. Road&Track Magazine tested the Federal S2 and recorded 0-60 mph in 9.6 seconds with a top speed of 116 mph (187 km/h). 3,615 S2s were produced. [edit] Twin Cam and Special 1973 John Player Special #26 (windscreen removed) In 1971, the Type 74 Europa Twin Cam was made available to the public, with a 115 hp (78 kW) 1558 cc "big valve" Lotus-Ford Twin Cam engine (105 hp US "Federal" emissions control version until the end of production), a new Renault 4-speed gearbox (Type 352) and a re-designed bodyshell to improve rearward visibility. Mike Kimberley, who rose to become chief executive of Group Lotus, then a new engineer at Lotus, was appointed Chief Engineer of the Europa TC project. 1,580 cars were shipped as Europa Twin Cam before Lotus switched to a 126 hp (94 kW) aspirated by Dell'Orto/Weber carburettors version of the same engine; in addition to offering a new Renault 5-speed (Type 365) gearbox option; and renamed the car Europa Special. It weighed 740 kg (1631 lb), had a top speed of 123 mph (198 km/h), did 0–60 mph in 7.0 seconds, and ran the 1/4 mile in 14.9 sec. A total of 100 Specials were manufactured. To honour Team Lotus's 1972 and 1973 F1 World Championship titles, all black with gold pin stripe – plus numbered badge – Europa Specials were offered as the first ever John Player Special commemorative motor vehicles. [edit] Europa (2006–present) Main article: Lotus Europa S New 2006 Lotus Europa S In 2005, Lotus released images of a new GT type car called the Lotus Europa S. It was officially introduced at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show. Lotus Europa S production commenced in July 2006. The engine is a 2.0 L turbo delivering 200 PS (147 kW; 197 bhp) at 5,400 rpm, with a maximum torque of 272 N·m (201 lb·ft) at 5,400 rpm. Delivering 0-60 mph in 5.6 seconds (0–100 km/h in 5.8 sec.) With a maximum speed of 143 mph (230 km/h). Lotus has no plans to export the Europa S to the USA before 2008. Despite this, the American manufacturer Dodge was developing an electric vehicle based on the Europa, known as the Dodge Circuit, which it planned to bring to the US market by 2010, however, the project was canceled according to Autocar in May 2009. The Europa SE was unveiled at the Geneva International Motor Show on 5 March 2008. The Europa SE is an upgraded model with more comfort in mind, intended to bring in more customers. The Europa S motor has been modified to bring power to 225 PS (165 kW; 222 bhp) and torque to 300 N·m (221 lb·ft). [edit] References This article includes a list of references, related reading or external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations. Please improve this article by introducing more precise citations where appropriate. (October 2009) Lotus Europa at pistonheads.com - photographs information Europa Census - car registry, photographs, information in French and English Autozine's Classic Cars Lotus Page race-cars.com Lotus Type Reference (print) "Lotus Cars 1948 - 1990" article from 1992 International Lotus Convention (Program Guide), published by Golden Gate Lotus Club Lotus adds Europa SE for 2008; - from Autoblog [edit] Sources and further reading [edit] External links 2008 Lotus Europa SE - Motor Trend v • d • e Lotus production car timeline, 1950–present Road cars 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Sports racer Mark VIII Mark IX Eleven 15 17 19 23 30 40 Mark VI Seven 340R 2-Eleven Roadster Elan Elan M100 Elise Coupé Elite Elan Exige Eclat Excel Evora Saloon Elan +2 Elite Grand tourer Europa Esprit Europa S Race cars Mark I · Mark II · Mark III · Mark IV · Mark V · 12 · 16 · 17 · 18 · 20 · 21 · 22 · 24 · 25 · 27 · 29 · 31 · 32 · 33 · 34 · 38 · 39 · 41 · 42 · 43 · 44 · 48 · 49 · 56 · 59 · 61 · 63 · 64 · 69 · 70 · 72 · 73 · 74 · 76 · 77 · 78 · 79 · 80 · 81 · 86 · 87 · 88 · 91 · 92 · 93T · 94T · 95T · 96T · 97T · 98T · 99T · 100T · 101 · 102 · 107 · 109 · 112 · 114 · 115 · 119 · T125 · T127 Related cars Caterham Seven · Ford Lotus Cortina · Talbot Sunbeam Lotus · DeLorean DMC-12 · Isuzu Piazza · Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 · Vauxhall Lotus Carlton · Kia Elan · Vauxhall VX220 · Tesla Roadster · Proton EMAS Concept cars M90 · APX · CityCar Key figures Colin Chapman · Tony Rudd · Michael Kimberley · Romano Artioli Group Lotus Official Website · Lotus Cars · Lotus Engineering · Team Lotus · Lotus Racing || Lotus Europa S From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Lotus Europa S Manufacturer Lotus Cars Production 2006–present Class Sports car Body style(s) 2-door coupe Engine(s) 1998 cc in-line 4. Turbocharged Transmission(s) 6 speed manual Wheelbase 2,330 mm (92 in) Length 3,900 mm (150 in) Width 1,850 mm (73 in) Height 1,120 mm (44 in) Related Dodge EV Lotus Europa S is a GT type two seater automobile designed to complement the very successful Lotus Elise sports car and its derivative, the Exige. The Europa S is the continuation of the Europa line of cars of the 1960s and 1970s. The Europa S is more "relaxed" than the Elise/Exige with a larger boot (trunk), greater soundproofing, and easier cabin access due to the lower chassis sides, and higher roof line. It also includes luxuries such as air conditioning, a sound system, leather interior, and plush interior carpeting as standard equipment in keeping with European Grand Touring (GT) auto tradition. Contents 1 Specifications 2 Manufacture 3 Press reaction 4 References 5 External links [edit] Specifications The Europa S is a light weight car of 995 kg (2194 lb) with a 149 kW (200 hp) 2.0 L engine. It uses an extruded and bonded aluminium chassis with composite body panels and front crash structure. The Europa S is a derivative of the Lotus Type 111 Elise and Exige cars only in that they sport variations of the same bonded aluminum chassis, the Europa bears a separate Lotus model designation (Type 121) due, in part, to its longer chassis and completely new body type. The mid-engined two seat coupe sports a 2.0 L turbocharged GM Ecotec engine producing 147 kW (197 hp/203 PS) at 5400 rpm[1]. The torquey 272 N·m (200 ft·lbf) engine allows the car to reach 60 mph (99 km/h) in around 5.6 seconds, and 100 mph (161 km/h) in around 13.8 seconds. Maximum speed is 143 mph (230 km/h). [edit] Manufacture The car was originally planned to be manufactured at parent company Proton's factory in Malaysia, allowing for a significantly lower sale price, but ultimately the company chose the Lotus Hethel factory for its production.[2] Delivery of the Europa S began in September 2006 from the Lotus factory at Hethel, Norfolk, UK. The car is not expected to be offered for sale in the United States or Canada at first, as the Opel/Vauxhall-built turbo is not currently certified to meet emissions requirements for those countries.[citation needed] MSRP is projected at approximately £33,000 (€49,000, $63,000). The Europa S body and platform are also being used by Chrysler for their Dodge Circuit EV electric car concept.[3] [edit] Press reaction New 2006 Lotus Europa S Initial reviews of the Europa S have not been in line with the sister models Elise and Exige, The Sunday Times noting that while introducing a lower revving engine (General Motors 1998 cc, 4 cylinder turbocharged) creates a more comfortable level of sound, the performance is noticeably different from the higher revving Toyota engines, and with a heavier body shell, the performance isn't in line with the Elise or Exige. It has the same wheelbase as the Vauxhall VX220, which is longer than that of the Elise.[4] Jason Plato, from British TV show Fifth Gear, tested the car and generally didn't find it good enough to be a proper GT car because he thought that the car needs to be more comfortable. Jeremy Clarkson remarked on Top Gear, "we won't even play [the review film] because it was such a dreary car." However, Evo magazine gave the car a generally positive review after being given the chance to test a production model in Belgium's famed Spa-Francorchamps circuit, saying that the car was a "refreshingly mature and desirable sports car."[5] During the same session, Evo group tested the Porsche Cayman S, BMW Z4 M and Nissan 350Z GT-S and "couldn't resist" comparing the Lotus to these three decidedly more expensive coupes. While the Lotus was slower than the three cars, Evo concluded that at around £33,000, it would be a very good match for the three cars' lower spec versions.[6] [edit] References ^ "Lotus Europa S Statistics". carautoportal.com. http://www.carautoportal.com/lotus/lotus-europa-s.php. Retrieved 2009-08-25.  ^ "Lotus EUROPA S Review" (in English). review (Yahoo Cars UK). 2005-12-19. http://uk.cars.yahoo.com/car-reviews/car-and-driving/lotus-europa-s-1004973.html. Retrieved 2006-12-08.  ^ Dodge Circuit EV Revs Up Chrysler's Electric Initiative ^ Frankel, Andrew (2006-09-10). "Lotus Europa S". review (Times Online). http://driving.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,12929-2348534,00.html. Retrieved 2006-09-18.  ^ Meaden, Richard (2006-11). "Lotus Europa S". review (Evo).  ^ Meaden, Richard (2006-11). "Lotus Europa S". review (Evo).  [edit] External links Lotus Europa S at Group Lotus site Jason Plato's test v • d • e Lotus production car timeline, 1950–present Road cars 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Sports racer Mark VIII Mark IX Eleven 15 17 19 23 30 40 Mark VI Seven 340R 2-Eleven Roadster Elan Elan M100 Elise Coupé Elite Elan Exige Eclat Excel Evora Saloon Elan +2 Elite Grand tourer Europa Esprit Europa S Race cars Mark I · Mark II · Mark III · Mark IV · Mark V · 12 · 16 · 17 · 18 · 20 · 21 · 22 · 24 · 25 · 27 · 29 · 31 · 32 · 33 · 34 · 38 · 39 · 41 · 42 · 43 · 44 · 48 · 49 · 56 · 59 · 61 · 63 · 64 · 69 · 70 · 72 · 73 · 74 · 76 · 77 · 78 · 79 · 80 · 81 · 86 · 87 · 88 · 91 · 92 · 93T · 94T · 95T · 96T · 97T · 98T · 99T · 100T · 101 · 102 · 107 · 109 · 112 · 114 · 115 · 119 · T125 · T127 Related cars Caterham Seven · Ford Lotus Cortina · Talbot Sunbeam Lotus · DeLorean DMC-12 · Isuzu Piazza · Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 · Vauxhall Lotus Carlton · Kia Elan · Vauxhall VX220 · Tesla Roadster · Proton EMAS Concept cars M90 · APX · CityCar Key figures Colin Chapman · Tony Rudd · Michael Kimberley · Romano Artioli Group Lotus Official Website · Lotus Cars · Lotus Engineering · Team Lotus · Lotus Racing || Skip to content Skip to navigation Skip to search Homepage Accessibility help Access keys help Change Country United Kingdom Australia United States Top Gear Account Login Register Top Gear Site search Search topgear.com for Go Site Navigation Home News Car News First Drives Formula One Latest from the Top Gear TV Show Video: Porsche 911 GT2 RS on track Most powerful road-going Porsche ever built hits SilverstoneMore Cars Car Reviews Car Chooser Galleries Ford Mondeo Titanium X Sport driven Still one of the greatest cars in the (real) world and now cheaper to runMore The Show The Top Gear blog Series Guide Latest from Clarkson Latest from Hammond Latest from May Latest from The Stig Who is the Stig? 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The coupe-like profile view is probably best, just beating the sight of the turbo-enhanced 2-litre engine beneath the sloping rear screen.This car was registered in December 2006, making it one of the very first Europas. Originally owned by someone at Lotus, it had its first service at the factory. Having gained another owner since then, it has now covered nearly 12,400 miles and has lost precisely £14,000 of its original value.The car’s overall condition is very good, just the occasional Lotus build quality issue letting the side down: the gearlever surround moves as you change gear and the engine feels a bit vibratory at tickover, but both are common complaints on Europas.The cabin is certainly easier to get into and out of than an Elise’s, but it hardly feels ‘premium’ inside. That said, the first thing that strikes you when you go for a drive is that you can actually hear the standard-fit Blaupunkt radio/CD player (which has sat-nav built in) – a first in a Lotus for me! Then you notice that the turbo engine beefs out the low-rev engine response nicely, although higher up the range it doesn’t feel as strong as the claimed 197bhp would lead you to expect. However, this engine is very tuneable, so upping power is much easier (and cheaper) than on an Elise, so this is easily sorted.It’s still a brave choice, but at this price it’s much easier to justify than when it was new.    With thanks to Vendor: Paul Matty Sportscars, Bromsgrove (01527 835656, www.paulmattysportscars.co.uk) SPECIFICATIONS Price £18,995 Year 2006 Mileage Mileage 12,368 Engine Engine In-line 4-cyl, 1998cc, turbo Max power   197bhp @ 5400rpm Max torque 200lb ft @ 5000rpm 0-60mph 5.5sec (claimed) Top speed 143mph (claimed) Click here and get 3 issues for just £1!For more performance car news and reviews, subscribe to evo magazine. < Previous Next > 0 Comments Bookmark this post with: More BUYING Buying Guide Audi RS4Mitsubishi Evo IXPorsche 911 Carrera SMorgan Plus 8BMW Z4 M CoupeTVR SagarisPorsche Boxster SSee all Buying Guide Advertisement Pictures EMAIL TO A FRIEND PRINT THIS Extra Info • ExteriorDark grey metallic paintwork in excellent condition, wheels unmarked• InteriorPosher than an Elise, with leather for the seats, parts of the dash, door trim and side pockets. The floor is partly covered in carpet too!• MechanicalsCar will be serviced when sold; engine makes mirrors shake at tickover but all Europas do this• Should I buy it?Represents good value compared to new price. Think of it as an Exige that’s easier to live withFOR: It’ll look good on your driveAGAINST: No one will know what it is SPONSORED LINKS Company Website | Media Information | Contact Us | Privacy Notice | Subs InfoOur Other Websites: The First Post | Auto Express | Custom PC | IT Pro | IT Pro India | MacUser | Men's Fitness | Micro Mart | PC Pro | bit-tech | Know Your Mobile | Octane | Expert Reviews | Channel Pro | Know Your Cell | Know Your Mobile India | iGizmo | Digital SLR Photography | Den of Geek | The Week | Computer Shopper | Dennis Communications | Magazines | Mobile Phone Deals | Competitions | Health & Fitness | CarBuyer © 2010 Dennis Publishing Limited. 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Although the Europa has struggled to make an impact for Lotus, it’s long term future could now be as Proton’s first true sports car.   If it were to make production, the Lekir would replace the Toyota engine with a Proton sourced 1.6-litre turbo powerplant, but carry over the chassis platform and major suspension components, as well plus the distinctive styling – although the front bumper has been tweaked slightly for the concept car, and there’s a fresh interior trim too. The government backed Malaysian brand also bought several other striking performance concepts to the show, including the Jebat – essentially a Mitsubishi Evo X given the same black and white styling makeover as the Lekir, with a new body kit and alloy wheels to differentiate it from the donor car.   The Jebat uses a 2.0-litre turbocharged four cylinder petrol engine putting out 237bhp, and Proton are quoting claimed performance figures of 0-62mph in 5.6 seconds and a top-speed of 144mph. Other concepts included a more mainstream four-door saloon named the Tuah, and a small front-wheel drive crossover that is destined for the rapidly expanding Chinese market. It's not clear yet whether any of these cars will make full production, but as all the mechanicals are shared, it wouldn't take too much effort to turn the show cars into reality.  What Next COMPARE CAR LOANS COMPARE CAR INSURANCE For more breaking car news and reviews, subscribe to Auto Express magazine. We'll give you 6 issues for £1 and a free gift! < Previous Next > 2 Comments Lotus, yuk! You just can not make a silk purse out of a pigs ear? By fastpep1 on 8 December, 2010, 7:26pm Looks like they made a pigs ear out of a silk purse! Whenever I look at a Lotus I'm always overcome with the thought, "If only the styling could be a little more Malaysian". Now my motoring dreams have come true. Hallelujah. By IronChicken on 9 December, 2010, 11:16am You need to register to post comments. 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