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| Technical Specs of This Model |
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Europa Special 1973
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| General Information |
| Make |
Lotus |
| Model |
Europa Special |
| Production Year |
1973 |
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| Chassis and Dimensions |
| Chassis Type |
2S FHC |
| Number of Doors |
2 |
| Wheelbase |
2311 mm (91 in) |
| Front Track |
1359 mm (53,5 in) |
| Rear Track |
1359 mm (53,5 in) |
| Length |
3994 mm (157,2 in) |
| Width |
1638 mm (64,5 in) |
| Height |
1067 mm (42 in) |
| Ground Clearance |
152 mm (6 in) |
| Length / Wheelbase Ratio |
1,73 |
| Weight |
711 kg (1566,1 lb) |
| Weight Distribution (front/rear) |
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| Fuel Capacity |
56,8 litre (12,5 Imp gal , 15 US gal) |
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| Aerodynamics |
| Drag Coefficient |
0,29 |
| Frontal Area |
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| Engine Specifications |
| Engine Manufacturer |
Lotus |
| Engine Location |
Middle |
| Engine Alignment |
Longitudinal |
| Engine Construction |
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| Coolant Type |
Water |
| Engine Type |
DOHC |
| Number of Cylinders and Placement |
S-4 |
| Valves per Cylinder |
2 (Total of 8 Pieces) |
| Engine Displacement |
1558 cc (95,08 cu in) |
| Bore |
82,57 mm (3,25 in) |
| Stroke |
72,75 mm (2,86 in) |
| Bore / Stroke Ratio |
1,13 |
| Unitary Capacity |
389,5 cc/cylinder (23,77 cu in/cylinder) |
| Number of Main Bearings |
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| Compression Ratio |
10,3 : 1 |
| Fuel System Type |
2 De carbs |
| Aspiration Type |
Normal |
| Compressor Type |
- |
| Intercooler Type |
None |
| Catalytic Converter |
No |
| Maximum Engine Power |
126 HP (94 kW) |
| Maximum Engine Power rpm |
6500 d/d |
| Maximum Engine Torque |
153 N.m (112,9 lb.ft , 15,6 kg.m) |
| Maximum Engine Torque rpm |
5500 d/d |
| Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm |
138 N.m (6500 d/d) |
| Power / Weight Ratio |
177,2 HP/ton (132,1 W/kg) |
| Power / Engine Displacement Ratio |
80,9 HP/litre (60,3 kW/litre) |
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| Fuel Consumption |
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| Performance |
| 0 - 80 km/h |
4,8 s |
| 0 - 60 mph |
6,6 s |
| 0 - 100 km/h |
7,2 s |
| 0 - 160 km/h |
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| 80 - 120 km/h (in top gear) |
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| 0 - 400 m Acceleration |
14,9 s |
| 0 - 1000 m Acceleration |
28,3 s |
| Top Speed |
204 km/h (126,8 mph) |
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| Gearbox and Transmission |
| Transmission Type |
5M |
| Top Gear Ratio |
0,87 : 1 |
| Final Drive Ratio |
3,77 : 1 |
| Drive Wheels |
RWD (Rear Wheel Drive) |
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| Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes |
| Steering Type |
rack & pinion |
| Steering Turns (lock to lock) |
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| Turning Circle Diameter |
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| Suspension (front) |
I.CS. |
| Suspension (rear) |
I.CS. |
| Brakes (front/rear) |
Di/Dr-S |
| Brake Disc Diameter (front) |
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