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1970 - Lotus - Europa Twin Cam

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1. Europa Twin Cam 1970
General Information
Make Lotus
Model Europa Twin Cam
Production Year 1970
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Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2311 mm     (91 in)
Front Track 1346 mm     (53 in)
Rear Track 1346 mm     (53 in)
Length 3994 mm     (157,2 in)
Width 1638 mm     (64,5 in)
Height 1067 mm     (42 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,73
Weight 737 kg     (1623,3 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 57 litre   (12,5 Imp gal ,  15,1 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient 0,29
Frontal Area
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Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Lotus
Engine Location Middle
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
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
Compression Ratio 9,5 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 De carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 105 HP     (78,3 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 146 N.m     (107,7 lb.ft ,  14,9 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 135,9 N.m    (5500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 142,5 HP/ton    (106,2 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 67,4 HP/litre    (50,3 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 5,3 s
0 - 60 mph 7,7 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h 23,3 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 15,7 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration 29,9 s
Top Speed 195 km/h   (121,2 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1,03 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,56 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.W.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.FLDS.LLi.TRA.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Dr-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)