Lotus Europa S In Detail

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Lotus Europa S Specifications and Technical Details
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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