The new Lotus Europa S, a Grand Tourer (GT) inspired two-seater, will provide Lotus customers a spectacular sportscar with significantly enhanced levels of touring and cruising capability, as well as higher levels of practicality and refinement to complement the simplicity of the Lotus Elise and Exige models. The Europa S follows the core Lotus philosophy of performance through light weight, enabling this refined and high-performing GT car to weigh a mere 995 kg, making it class- leading in this respect. This low weight has been obtained through the clever use of advanced and hightech materials including an extruded and bonded aluminium chassis, composite body panels and a very advanced composite energy absorbing front crash structure. When compared to the award-winning Lotus Elise, the Europa S has a larger boot / luggage compartment and easier cabin access, resulting from lower chassis sides and a higher roof line. Combined with a full leather interior, Satellite Navigation, driver and passenger airbags and carpets all as standard, Lotus has created a “Business Class” driving experience which remains true to the Company’s design philosophy.


The new mid-engine coupe will deliver high levels of performance from a high torque (263 Nm or 194 lbft at 4200 rpm) 2.0-litre turbo engine producing 149 kW (200 hp or 203 PS) at 5400rpm. The Lotus Europa S achieves around 90% of its maximum torque at only 2000 rpm to give class-leading levels of acceleration from low engine speeds, propelling the car from 0 – 96 km/h (60 mph) in around 5.5 seconds, and 160 km/h (100 mph) in around 14 seconds. Maximum speed is approximately 225 km/h (140 mph). Being a Lotus, the Europa S has a competitive power to weight ratio of 201 hp / tonne (204 PS / tonne or 6.68 kg/kW). The introduction of a GT-inspired car, represents both an important and unique addition to the Lotus product range, as Clive Dopson, Managing Director of Lotus Cars, explains: “The launch of the Europa S re-affirms our position as an innovative player in the highly competitive sportscar marketplace. It allows Lotus to extend its product appeal beyond our traditional

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Lotus Europa S Specifications and Technical Details Vehicle Description Technical Specifications Powertrain Mid-mounted, transverse, 1998cc turbo charged DOHC engine, with a 6-speed transmission. Max Power 200 hp (149 KW) (203 PS) @ 5400 rpm Max Torque 194 lbft (263 Nm) @ 4200 rpm Power to weight ratio 201 hp/t (149 kW/t, 204 PS/t ) Specific power output 100 hp/nt sport suspension utilising unequal length wishbones, Bilstein monotube gas damper, Eibach coaxial coil spring at each corner and front anti-roll bar. Chassis Lotus designed lightweight structure of epoxy bonded aluminium alloy extrusions and lightweight steel rear subframe. Steering Solidly mounted mechanical rack and pinion steering box with 2.8 turns lock-to-lock. Brakes Servo-assisted, 4-channel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Lotus/AP-Racing twinpiston fixed aluminium alloy front brake callipers, Brembo single-piston sliding rear callipers and 288 mm diameter, 26 mm thick front and rear cast-iron ventilated discs. Wheels Unique lightweight wheels (17” front and rear) Tyres Bridgestone Potenza 175/55 R17 (front) 225/45 R17 (rear) Performance Figures 0-60 mph 5.5 s approx 0-100 mph 14.0 s approx Maximum speed 140 mph (225 km/h) approx Fuel consumption – extra urban 38.9 mpg (7.26 l/100km) Fuel consumption – combined 30.4 mpg (9.29 tank capacity 43.5 litres ( 9.6 gal (UK)) Luggage capacity 154 litres - 50 kg Dimensions Wheelbase 2330 mm Track 1457 mm (front) 1490 mm (rear) Length 3900 mm – approx Width 1714 mm (1850 mm, door mirrors included) Height 1120 mm Weight distribution 38% Front - 62% Rear Vehicle mass - unladen 995 kg (running order, full tank of fuel) Interior Specification ProBax design leather trimmed seats (Black or Black and Tan) Driver and passenger airbags Leather interior Black plain leather sun-visors Black perforated leather, gear-lever and handbrake gaiters Electric windows Central door locking Polished aluminium heater control knobs, handbrake handle and air vent trims In Car Entertainment Satellite navigation unit, CD/MP3 player and radio Security Immobiliser and remote activated alarm Other Auxiliary front lights (standard) Protection Front Bumper paint chip protection film