Autoknowtive
Lotus Europa
Lotus built the Europa in 1965–2010. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 2 of them, from the 1965 Lotus Europa to the 2006 Lotus Europa S. Body styles here: Coupé. Sold new in Europe.
- Built
- 1965–2010
- Brand from
- UK
- Part of
- Geely
- Body styles
- Coupé
- Sold new in
- Europe
- In the catalog
- 2 cars
How it changed
Power went from 128 hp in the 1965 Europa to 222 hp in the 2006 Europa S. It got heavier along the way: 711 kg for the 1965 car, 995 kg for the 2006. The most powerful here is the 2006 Lotus Europa S at 222 hp (166 kW). Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2006 Lotus Europa S, in 5.3 s.
Every Europa in the catalog
2006 Lotus Europa S
Specs side by side
| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 Europa | 128 hp (95 kW) | 113 lb-ft (153 Nm) | 7.2 s | 127 mph (204 km/h) | 711 kg (1,567 lb) | 1.6 L inline-4 | Rear Wheel Drive | 5-Speed manual |
| 2006 Europa S | 222 hp (166 kW) | 222 lb-ft (301 Nm) | 5.3 s | 146 mph (235 km/h) | 995 kg (2,194 lb) | 2.0 L inline-4 | Rear Wheel Drive | 6-Speed manual |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
Rivals
Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:
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