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2007 LOTUS EUROPA S - Photos, Wallpapers, Reviews, Articles and Specs WHAT LOTUS HAS TO SAY ABOUT THIS CAR: Image/Text Source: Lotus The new Lotus Europa S, a Grand Tourer (GT) inspired two-seater will provide Lotus customers with a spectacular sportscar with significantly enhanced levels of touring and cruising capability. It will provide drivers with higher levels of practicality and refinement to complement the simplicity of the Lotus Elise and Exige models. The Lotus Europa
S follows the core Lotus philosophy of performance through light weight
enabling this refined and very high performing GT car to weigh just
995 kg. This low weight has been obtained through the clever use of
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. Coupled with luxuries such as full leather interior, driver and passenger airbags and carpets all as standard, Lotus has created a “Business Class” driving experience. However, the Europa S is not a derivative of the Elise or the Exige and has been allocated a separate Lotus type number of Type 121 - the Elise and Exige are both Type 111. 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). Tony Shute, Head of Product for Lotus Cars explains the concept behind the new product: “The Lotus Europa S has allowed Lotus to exploit its extensive capabilities in developing a sophisticated GT car which successfully complements the range of existing cars. The ‘Grand Tourer’ concept underpinning the Europa S provides the driver with a refined environment, incorporating innovative styling features which do not compromise the superior performance and handling that is synonymous with the Lotus marque.” Describing the Lotus Europa S, Russell Carr, Chief of Design for Lotus says: “The form of a design should reflect the spirit of the car, and the Lotus Europa S is no different. Where the rebellious track-focused personality of the Exige is characterised by shrink-wrapped athletic forms communicating agility and power, the Europa S has a more fluid, understated language reflecting its more sophisticated persona.” The introduction
of a GT 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
customer base, and provides yet another demonstration of the key Lotus
brand attributes and high levels of quality for which we are particularly
proud.” OUR TAKE ON THE 2007 LOTUS EUROPA S: We are pleased to see the new Lotus Europa as an alternative to the Lotus Elise model. The Europa follows similar styling cues and maintains the striking looks that the Brittish automaker is known for but in a larger and more comfortable package that beckons the user beyond the track. The front end of the Europa paired with the side intake ports resembles the look of the Porsche Carerra GT. IF YOU LIKE THIS CAR, CHECK OUT: 2006 Mazda Miata, 2006 Porsche Cayman S, Aston Martin Vantage, RELATED ARTICLES, REVIEWS AND SITES:
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