Lotus Europa Special 1971-75 specifications

Engine (Ford): mid-placed, 4 cylinder inline, twin OHC, aluminium head, cast iron block, 5 crankshaft bearings,

Bore: 82.55mm

Stroke: 72.75mm

Displacement: 1,558cc

Compression ratio: 10.3 to one (9.5 Federal)

Carburettors: two Dellorto 40 DHLA

Max power: 126bhp at 6,500rpm, 113 lbs/sq in at 5500 torque

Max speed: 121mph

0-60mph: 7.7secs

O.F.C.: 26-30mpg (Imp.)

Transmission: RWD, Renault 4-speed manual, drive shafts with Hooks universal joints

Ratios: top 103, 3rd 1,48, 2nd 2,36, 1st 3.6

Steering: rack and pinion,

Suspension: independent, coil over shockabsorber, front wishbones, rear radius arms and trnsevse links

Brakes: hydraulic, disc front, drums rear

Construction: GRP body on steel backbone chassis

Wheels & tyres: bolt-on 5J 13in pressed alloy, 175(front) 185(rear) x 13in radial tyres

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 91in
Track F & R: 53in
Overall length: 157.2in
Overall width: 64.5in
Overall height: 42in
Ground clearance: 6in
Kerb weight: 14cwt
Fuel cap.: 12.5 Imp gal

Europa Special Production: 1971-75 100 built
Total Europa 1966-75: 9,300 built