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Lotus Europa S

(2006 model)

Brief specs of 2006 Lotus Europa S

2-door 2-seater fixed-head coupé, petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 16-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 1998 cm3 / 121.9 cu in / 121.9 cu in, 146.9 kW / 197.0 hp / 197.0 hp @ 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm, 272.0 N·m / 200.6 lb·ft / 200.6 lb·ft @ 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm, manual 6-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 230 km/h / 143 mph / 143 mph top speed, consumption 9.3 l/100km / 30.4 mpg-UK / 25.3 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)LotusIssued from2006
ModelEuropa SIssued until
SerieEuropaNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerLotusCountryUK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length3900 mm / 153.5 in / 153.5 inTotal (curb) weight995 kg / 2194 lb / 2194 lb
Width1714 mm / 67.5 in / 67.5 inDry weight
Height1120 mm / 44.1 in / 44.1 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2330 mm / 91.7 in / 91.7 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1457 mm / 57.4 in / 57.4 inTowing weight
Track rear1490 mm / 58.7 in / 58.7 inWeight distribution (front)38.0 % / 38.0 % / 38.0 %
Ground clearance140 mm / 5.5 in / 5.5 inFuel capacity44 l / 9.6 UK gal / 11.5 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.67  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)1.63 m2 / 17.6 sq ft / 17.6 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeECOTEC 2 Z20LERTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerGMValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore86.0 mm / 3.39 in / 3.39 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke86.0 mm / 3.39 in / 3.39 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1
Fuel supplySMPFiEngine displacement1998 cm3 / 121.9 cu in / 121.9 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity499.50 cm3/cylinder / 30.481 cu in/cylinder / 30.481 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio
SumpwetMax. output power146.9 kW / 197.0 hp / 197.0 hp at 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm
AspirationturbochargedMax. torque272.0 N·m / 200.6 lb·ft / 200.6 lb·ft at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)67.7 kW / 90.8 hp / 90.8 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output73.5 kW/l / 1.616 bhp/cu in / 1.616 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque136.1 N·m/l / 1.19 lb·ft/cu in / 1.19 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears6
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.74
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.94

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed230 km/h / 143 mph / 143 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)5.50 s / 5.50 s / 5.50 sPower-to-weight ratio198.0 kW/ton / 150.0 bhp/ton / 150.0 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h5.80 s / 5.80 s / 5.80 sFuel consumption, City (urban)12.7 l/100km / 22.2 mpg-UK / 18.5 mpg-US
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)13.80 s / 13.80 s / 13.80 sFuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)7.3 l/100km / 38.7 mpg-UK / 32.2 mpg-US
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)9.3 l/100km / 30.4 mpg-UK / 25.3 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions220 g/km / 354 g/mi / 354 g/mi
  Range468 km / 291 mi / 291 mi

Chassis

Engine locationmiddleEngine alignmenttransverse
Steeringrack & pinionSteering details
Turns lock-to-lock2.8Turning circle
Suspension frontIndependent, Wishbone (A-arm, control arm), Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)Suspension rearIndependent, Wishbone (A-arm, control arm), Coil springs
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front175/55 R 17Tyres rear225/45 R 17
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brake diameter front288 mm / 11.3 in / 11.3 inBrake diameter rear288 mm / 11.3 in / 11.3 in
Brakes detailsBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Lotus Europa S

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