Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Coupe
Production years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
The 2006 Europa was the Lotus interpretation of a GT car. Unfortunately, its interpretation was not quite what a GT owner would expect from a long-journey vehicle.
Lotus Europa was a big name in the automotive industry. The first model was produced between 1966 and 1975. It was a nimble car with a small engine placed in the middle. In its top-spec model weighted just 710 kilos (1570 lbs). It was a true sports car and it was manufactured in 9230 units. But it wasn't a GT and it didn't have a sequel until 2006. The successor for the original Europa was the Esprit, which was closer to a GT vehicle.
The 2006 Europa was based on the light platform shared with the Elise. It was a closed coupe and it was claimed to be a GT. The car-maker stated that it lowered the side sills and installed a higher roof to allow better access inside the cabin. The unusual look of the headlights and the taillights were different than those on the Elise. The side air-intake for the engine compartment was similar to the one found on the Elise.
The interior was fitted with some sound-proofing materials, leather seats, and air-conditioning. That kind o amenities were not installed on the Elise, which was kept lighter. But still, the interior looked almost like a stripped-down premium-coupe. Unlike the Elise, it featured a bigger trunk, for long journeys.
The engine was a carry-over from Opel. It was a 2.0-liter turbocharged unit that produced 200 hp. It was mated to a standard 6-speed manual and there was no automatic gearbox on the options list.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0 Turbo 6MT (200 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 147 KW @ 5400 RPM 200 HP @ 5400 RPM 197 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 201 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM 272 Nm @ 5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 150.4 mph (242 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/55 R17 / 225/45 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 153.5 in (3899 mm) |
Width: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
Height: | 44.1 in (1120 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/58.7 in (1,461/1,491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 91.7 in (2329 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 5.4 cuFT (153 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2193.6 lbs (995 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.5 mpg US (12.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 220 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0 Turbo 6MT (222 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 165 KW @ 5700 RPM 222 HP @ 5700 RPM 221 BHP @ 5700 RPM |
Torque: | 222 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 301 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 146 mph (235 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/45 R17 / 235/40 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 153.5 in (3899 mm) |
Width: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
Height: | 44.1 in (1120 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/58.7 in (1,461/1,491 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 91.7 in (2329 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 5.4 cuFT (153 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2193.6 lbs (995 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17.5 mpg US (13.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 229 g/km |