Lotus Europa

About

The Lotus Europa name is used on two distinct mid-engine GT cars built by British automobile manufacturer Lotus Cars. The original Europa and its variants comprise the Lotus Types 46, 47, 54, 65 and 74, and were produced between 1966 and 1975.

Photo & info: Wikipedia

Specifications

From Wikipedia — confirm against the actual car before purchase.

Engine: 1,470 cc Renault A1K I4
Transmission: 4-speed manual
Drivetrain: Longitudinal, Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
Body: 2-door coupe
Class: Sports car (S)
Wheelbase: 92 in
Length: 160 in
Width: 67 in
Height: 42 in
Assembly: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom: Hethel, Norfolk, England
Designer: Ron Hickman
Successor: Lotus Esprit (Europa only)

Photos

Real cars from Wikimedia Commons — colours and trims as photographed.

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Reviews & research

Independent reviews, news and owner communities — off-site.

Video reviews

Road tests & walkarounds on YouTube

Expert reviews

Edmunds, Car and Driver, MotorTrend & more

News

Latest coverage and updates

Owner community

Real-world ownership on Reddit

Full history

The complete Wikipedia entry

For sale

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Maintenance & ownership

Check the Lotus Europa's recall history, investigations and owner complaints at NHTSA — the best free read on reliability and what tends to go wrong before you buy.

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The universe

Coming: a full spec sheet, and a drivable 3D model of the Europa on any road in the rTracer atlas.

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