New Lotus Europa
14 January 2006, 07:41 PM
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I quite like it, similar to the GT40 i think. Its a vast improvement over the original.
The new mid-engined 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 “super car” 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 phenomenal power to weight ratio of 201 hp / tonne (204 PS / tonne or 6.68 kg / kW).
The new mid-engined 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 “super car” 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 phenomenal power to weight ratio of 201 hp / tonne (204 PS / tonne or 6.68 kg / kW).
15 January 2006, 04:04 PM
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The old Lotus Europa was one of my favourite cars. Great to drive and entertaining to try & see out the back.
My girlfriend at that time had one and lets just say if you fancied a bit of fun you had to get out the car for anything apart from a handshake
Not too sure about the front of the new one.
My girlfriend at that time had one and lets just say if you fancied a bit of fun you had to get out the car for anything apart from a handshake
Not too sure about the front of the new one.
15 January 2006, 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by madras
I agree with gutmann, very nasty.
Oh why didn't they build the M250?
Much better looking IMHO.
madras
Oh why didn't they build the M250?
Much better looking IMHO.
madras
15 January 2006, 10:22 PM
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I was reading in Autocar that the new Elise comes out this September!
Anyone heard any details? It mentioned its going to have stuff like airbags and ABS which has got to be good news really. Not seen any pics tho.
Anyone heard any details? It mentioned its going to have stuff like airbags and ABS which has got to be good news really. Not seen any pics tho.
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original looked nice, but was a heap of junk.. my old man had one when i was young, was always having bits bolted back on that had fallen off.. like the gearstick !!
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