Lotus Europa S2
Overview
| Produced: |
1968-1971, 9230 produced. (Production figure for all Europas) |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Coupe |
When Lotus introduced its new model, the Europa, it brought the concept of a mid-engined car within reach of small sportscar buyers for the first time. Up-until then mid-engined sportscars had only been seen from the likes of Ferrari and the Ford GT40, the Europa would change this forever.
The Europa combined the usual excellent handling characteristics, separate chassis and GRP body construction. A modified R16 engine was supplied by Renault, European cars having 1470cc and US models using a bigger 1565cc unit. In 1969 a S2 version of the Europa appeared featuring a better body design and electric window lifts.
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1565cc | S4 OHV | Renault S4 OHV (15,18 etc) | 77mm x 84mm |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 109 mph | 10.7 s | 78 bhp |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Disc | Drum |
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | Lotus Europa s2 | H&H Sales Limited | 26 Feb 2013 | Not sold | |
| 229 | 1969 Lotus Europa S2 Coupé | Bonhams | 26 Jul 2008 | £4000.00 | £4600.00 |
| 661 | Lotus Europa (1969) | Lambert & Foster | 16 May 2002 | £2200.00 | - |
| 142 | Lotus Type 35 (1965) | Coys | 25 Jul 1998 | Not sold | |
| 012 | Lotus Europa (1970) | H&H Sales Limited | 27 Nov 1996 | £2500.00 | - |
| 011 | Lotus Europa S2 (1969) | Coys | 14 Dec 1995 | - | £5060.00 |
| 024 | Lotus Europa S2 (1969) | H&H Sales Limited | 20 Apr 1995 | £5250.00 | - |
| 028 | Lotus Europa S2 (1970) | ADT | 15 Feb 1993 | £4400.00 | - |
Books
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Buy this book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1855201119 | Lotus Road Test Book: Lotus Europa Gold Portfolio 1966-75 | Brooklands Books |
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Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
The essence of Lotus |
50 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars March 2010 | |||
| The essence of Lotus - Lotus made its name by breeding into its cars a surreal blend of handling, feel and supple ride. We test six definitive models to discover which one distils the magic best. 1960 Lotus Seven Series 1, 1961 Lotus Elite, 1971 Lotus Elan Sprint, 1969 Lotus Europa Series 2, 1985 Lotus Esprit Turbo, 2000 Lotus Elise Sport 160. | ||||
| Article |
Buying guide - Buy a Lotus Europa |
94 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars February 2009 | |||
| Buying guide - Buy a Lotus Europa- Finely-honed handling, distinctive Sixties styling and modest running costs make the Europa an irresistible package. With prices and popularity on the rise, now's the time to seek one out. | ||||
| Article |
Classic Cars Spring 2002 pg 98 |
98 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars Spring 2002 | |||
| Lotus Europa. With any Europa you get fantastic handling, crisp performance and worrying frailty as part of the package. This car has all of the original benefits but with reliability and usability you can depend on. | ||||
| Article |
Classic Cars July 1999 pg 54 |
54 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars July 1999 | |||
| Road test. Mid-engined trailblazers. The Europa S2 and Matra M530A broke new ground in the Sixties, but are now largely overlooked. Martin Buckley finds out why. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Datafile - Lotus Europa |
122 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics February 1999 | |||
| Buyers Datafile - Lotus Europa | ||||
| Article |
"I'm surprised I'm still married" |
42 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly April 2010 | |||
| "I'm surprised I'm still married" - This remarkably original Lotus Europa kept its owner busy for four long years. | ||||
| Article |
Buyer's Guide - Lotus Europa |
154 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car November 2009 | |||
| Buyer's Guide - Lotus Europa- The first mid-engines Lotus road car offers a thrilling classic drive, says Malcolm McKay. | ||||
| Article |
Lotus position |
58 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart September 2008 | |||
| Lotus position- An engineering pasion brought Andy Blackburn and his Lotus Europa together, but it took a great deal of engineering know-how brought the Europa back to life. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Lotus Europa |
28 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 29 November 2007 | |||
| Buying Power - Lotus Europa- One of the first mid-engined road cars, the Europa proved that the newly Hethel-based sportscar company was not a one-trick pony. Paving the way for the dramatic Esprit, the Europa makes a fine classic sportscar. IAN SEABROOK advised how to avoid buying a pup. | ||||
| Article |
Marque Five - The Lotus Position |
55 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart September 2004 | |||
| Marque Five - The Lotus Position - Lotus have produced some hugely underrated sporting machines over the years. Paul Guinness takes a look at five of the best classic Lotus buys of today. Lotus Europa, Lotus Elite, Lotus Eclat, Lotus Esprit S1, S1 & S3, Lotus Cortina. | ||||
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