Europa 2009
Vehicle Description
Model
Europa
Engine
1998 cc turbo charged engine, 4 cylinders in line, water-cooled with double overhead camshafts. 4 valves per cylinder, multi-point sequential system fuel injection and electronic ignition.
Emissions
Three-way catalytic converter. Euro IV emissions compliant with full On-Board Diagnostics (OBD).
Transmission
M32 Gearbox, aluminium construction. 6-speed, constant mesh helical gears and open differential.
Chassis
Lotus designed lightweight structure of epoxy bonded aluminium alloy extrusions with glass-fibre composite front section, extruded aluminium door beams, integral steel seat-belt support structure and lightweight galvanised steel rear subframe.
Steering
Solidly mounted mechanical rack and pinion steering box. 2.8 turns lock-to-lock
Suspension
Fully independent sport suspension utilising unequal length wishbones. Bilstein mono-tube dampers with coaxial Eibach coil springs. Front anti-roll bar.
Wheels
Unique lightweight wheels (17" front and rear)
Tyres
Front - Bridgestone Potenza 175/55 R17 Rear - Bridgestone Potenza 225/45 R17
Brakes
Servo-assisted, track tuned 4-channel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Lotus/AP-Racing twin-piston fixed aluminium alloy front brake calipers. Brembo single-piston sliding rear calipers and 288 mm diameter, 26 mm thick front and rear cast-iron ventilated discs.
Performance Data
Fuel consumption - urban
22.2 mpg ( 12.7 l/100 km )
Fuel consumption - extraurban
38.9 mpg (7.3 l/100 km )
Fuel consumption - combined
30.4 mpg ( 9.3 l/100 km )
CO2 emissions
220 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
9.6 galUK ( 43.5 l )
Gear ratios I / II / III
3.818 :1 / 2.158 :1 / 1.475 :1
IV / V / VI
1.067 :1 / 0.875 :1 / 0.744 :1
R / Final drive
3.545 :1 / 3.941 :1
Max Power
197 bhp ( 147 kW ) ( 200 PS ) at 5400 rpm
Max Torque
200 lbft ( 272 Nm ) at 5000 rpm
Specific power output
99 bhp/l ( 74 kW/l ) ( 100 PS/l)
Power to weight ratio
198 bhp/ton ( 148 kW/t ) ( 205 PS/l)
0-60 mph
5.6 seconds
0-100 km/h
5.8 seconds
0-100 mph (0-160 km/h)
13.8 seconds
Maximum speed
143 mph ( 230 km/h )
Vehicle mass - unladen
995 kg
Weight distribution
38% Front - 62% Rear
Dimensions
Wheelbase
2330 mm
Track
F: 1457 mm & R: 1490 mm
Overall length
3900 mm
Overall width (door mirrors excluded)
1714 mm
Overall width (door mirrors included)
1850 mm
Overall height - mid-laden
1120 mm
Overhang
F: 815 mm & R: 754 mm
Ground cleareance - mid-laden
140 mm
Luggage capacity
154 l - 50kg
Vehicle Specification
Air conditioning
Standard
ABS with servo assisted brakes
Standard
Unique lightweight wheels
Standard
Bridgestone Potenza tyres
Standard
Tyre puncture repair aerosol
Standard
Tool kit
Standard
Interior Specification
Black carpet set
Standard
Lightweight aluminium passenger foot-rest (carpeted)
Standard
Leather trimmed ProBax seats in a choice of colours to match the interior (Black or Black and Tan)
Standard
Central door locking
Standard
Black plain leather sun-visors
Standard
Leather trimmed steering wheel
Standard
Black perforated leather gear-lever gaiter
Standard
Electric windows
Standard
Driver and Passenger airbags
Standard
Face-level air vents
Standard
Polished aluminium gear-knob
Standard
Polished aluminium handbrake sleeve
Standard
Foot-well divider (carpeted)
Standard
Noise insulation panelling
Standard
Interior stowage net
Standard
Entertainment & Security Specification
Blaupunkt Satellite navigation Head unit with CD/MP3 playback. 4 speakers.
Standard
Immobiliser
Standard
Remote activated alarm
Standard
Options Packs
Luxury Touring Pack comprising:
- Fully carpeted tan interior
- Leather trimmed ProBax Sport seats
- Leather trimmed door panels
- Leather trimmed side sills with embroidered Europa logo and stowage pockets
- Leather trimmed instrument and ventilation binnacles
- Leather trimmed centre console with aluminium gaiter frame and stowage pockets
- Leather trimmed air conditioning console
- Leather trimmed trinket tray
- Leather trimmed high specification steering wheel and steering column shroud
- Leather gear-lever gaiter
- Leather handbrake-lever gaiter
- Leather trimmed tailgate inner
- Carpet trimmed battery cover
- Leather oddment bag attached in boot
- Trunk straps
- Starter button
- Wooden gear-knob
- Polished aluminium handbrake sleeve
- Tinted rear and engine bay windows
- Silver exterior grilles
- Body coloured front lower driving lamps
- Body coloured roof air outlet