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| | |Marque = [[Lotus]] | ||
| | |aka = '''Type aka here, not up there''' | ||
|Production = 2006 - 2011 | |||
| | |Class = Sports Car | ||
|Body Style = 2-door, 2-seat [[MR layour|Mid-Engined]] Coupe | |||
|Length = 3900 mm | |||
|Width = 1850 mm | |||
|Height = 1120 mm | |||
| | |Wheelbase = 2330 mm | ||
|Weight = 2194 lb (995 kg) | |||
|Transmission = 6-speed Manual | |||
|Engine = 2.0 litre ''turbocharged'' [[Inline-4]] | |||
|Power = 201 hp (147.9 kW) @ 5400 rpm<br>N/A lb-ft of [[torque]] @ N/A rpm | |||
|Similar = '''similar (competition)''' | |||
| | |Designer = [[Russell Carr]] | ||
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The '''Lotus Europa S''' is a sports car that is meant to be more like a two-seat [[Grand Tourer]] than Lotus's [[Lotus Elise|Elise]]. It is meant to be more practical and easier to live with on a day-to-day basis than the simplistic Elise. The Europa S is currently only sold in the UK and mainland Europe. | The '''Lotus Europa S''' is a sports car that is meant to be more like a two-seat [[Grand Tourer]] than Lotus's [[Lotus Elise|Elise]]. It is meant to be more practical and easier to live with on a day-to-day basis than the simplistic Elise. The Europa S is currently only sold in the UK and mainland Europe. | ||
See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[Wikicars:Model Review Template|<MODEL> Review]]'''. | |||
===Recent Changes=== | ===Recent Changes=== | ||
*To celebrate 60th Anniversary, [[Lotus]] commissioned East Anglia diamond specialists Winsor Bishop to create a £150,000 (€188,300 or $266,500) limited edition Europa S called the '''Lotus Europa Diamond Anniversary Edition'''. Among the features that separate the special model are a black livery (including blacked-out headlight surrounds), interior fitted with high-quality diamond-quilted leather and a gear lever and shift knob studded in diamonds.[http://www.autoblog.com/2008/09/12/lotus-celebrates-60th-birthday-with-diamond-set-europa/][http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2008/09/lotus-celebrates-60th-birthday-with.html][http://jalopnik.com/5049034/lotus-celebrates-60-years-of-simple-lightweight-cars-with-a-diamond+trimmed-lotus-europa] | |||
<gallery> | |||
Image:Dimaond europa.jpg | |||
Image:Diamond europa internal.jpg | |||
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===Styles and Major Options=== | |||
* Touring Package | |||
===Pricing=== | |||
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===Gas Mileage=== | |||
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As seen on the [http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm FuelEconomy.gov] website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows: | |||
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! colspan=4 |'''Trim''' | |||
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! colspan=4 |'''MPG''' | |||
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== | ===Engine and Transmission=== | ||
Specifications, details, graphs, pictures and other information regarding the powertrain is placed in this section. | |||
===Performance=== | |||
Please make sure to '''''write information of the vehicle's performance in a third-person point of view'''''. This section should include information about the car's '''acceleration figures''', '''handling''', '''braking''', etc. | |||
If using information gathered from Road Test articles from a reputable automotive source, then '''''please make sure to cite the quote'''''. | |||
===Reliability=== | |||
Warranty options and scheduled maintainence information should be mentioned here. | |||
===Safety=== | |||
This section should reference points on safety ratings and features of the vehicle. | |||
===Photos=== | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Image:Lotus Europa S Red Front.jpg | |||
Image:Lotus Europa S Blue Interior.jpg|Blue Interior | Image:Lotus Europa S Blue Interior.jpg|Blue Interior | ||
Image:Lotus Europa S Blue Rear.jpg|Blue Rear | Image:Lotus Europa S Blue Rear.jpg|Blue Rear | ||
Image:Lotus Europa S Silver Front.jpg|Silver Front | Image:Lotus Europa S Silver Front.jpg|Silver Front | ||
Image:Lotus Europa S Silver Rear.jpg|Silver Rear | Image:Lotus Europa S Silver Rear.jpg|Silver Rear | ||
Image:Lotus europa s touring02.jpg|Europa S Touring Package interior | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
Add ''Photos'' of the [[automobile|vehicle]] here. | |||
'''''Please make sure not to use copyrighted photos.''''' | |||
===Solid=== | ===Colors=== | ||
====Solid==== | |||
*British Racing Green | *British Racing Green | ||
===Metallic(Option)=== | ====Metallic(Option)==== | ||
*Arctic Silver | *Arctic Silver | ||
*Aubergine Purple | *Aubergine Purple | ||
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*Storm Titanium | *Storm Titanium | ||
===Lifestyle(Option)=== | ====Lifestyle(Option)==== | ||
*Aspen White | *Aspen White | ||
*Graphite | *Graphite | ||
*Laser Blue | *Laser Blue | ||
===Main Competitors=== | ===Main Competitors=== | ||
Create links to other <MAKE> <MODEL> pages in this section. | |||
==Hybrid Models== | ==Hybrid Models== | ||
If there are [[Hybrid Cars|hybrid]] versions of this vehicle manufactured, then please elaborate a little bit on it here. | |||
==Unique Attributes== | |||
If there are any features of this [[automobile|vehicle]] that sets it apart from other [[automobile|vehicles]] in its class, then mention those ''unique attributes'' here. | |||
==Interior== | |||
This section should include information on the interior's ''design'', ''build quality'', ''ergonomics'', ''space (head and legroom, front and rear)'', ''features'', ''stowage compartments'' and ''overall comfortability'' and ''livability''. Add pictures wherever applicable and '''''keep information in a third-person point of view'''''. | |||
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==Criticisms== | ==Criticisms== | ||
"Just what is the purpose of the Europa? Despite claims from Lotus to the contrary, it's not a viable daily driver. It rides too firm, there's no graceful way to get in or out., and its dynamics, compared to an Elise, are compromised by the increased mass (995 ky kerb weight) and supposedly soft suspension. And it appears the public agree with my sentiments. To the end of October 2007, as we went to press, just 8 Europas had found homes in Australia. The VFACTS figures also copnfirmed that the $110,000 Europa is also the worst-selling Lotus model; in the same period 38 Elises and 27 range-topping Exiges were sold. To add further perspective on the Europa's incredibly narrow niche, Rolls-Royce shifted 12 $1 million Phantoms in the same timeframe" ''Wheels Magazine'' | |||
==Generations== | |||
Fill in as many as appropriate. Add more if necessary and pictures wherever applicable. | |||
'''''Please make sure NOT to use copyrighted pictures'''''. | |||
==Current Generation: (2006–present)== | |||
===First Generation/Origins (YYYY–YYYY)=== | |||
:''see [[Lotus Europa]]'' | |||
==Worldwide== | ==Worldwide== | ||
If the [[automobile|vehicle]] is sold in other markets worldwide, then this is the section to mention that information. Also, mention if the <MODEL> goes by another name in these other markets. | |||
==Design quirks and oddities== | ==Design quirks and oddities== | ||
Refer to any pop-culture tidbits about the [[Automobile|vehicle]] in this section. | |||
==Awards== | ==Awards== | ||
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==See Also== | |||
==See | |||
{{Lotus}} | {{Lotus}} | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
* [http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/05/geneva-motor-show-lotus-adds-luxury-touring-pack-to-europa-s/ Geneva Motor Show: Lotus adds Luxury Touring Pack to Europa S] Autoblog | * [http://www.autoblog.com/2007/03/05/geneva-motor-show-lotus-adds-luxury-touring-pack-to-europa-s/ Geneva Motor Show: Lotus adds Luxury Touring Pack to Europa S] Autoblog | ||
* [http://www.autoblog.com/2008/09/12/lotus-celebrates-60th-birthday-with-diamond-set-europa/ Lotus celebrates 60th birthday with diamond set Europa] | |||
* [http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2008/09/lotus-celebrates-60th-birthday-with.html Lotus Celebrates 60th Birthday with $266,500 Diamond-Set Europa] | |||
* [http://www.autoblog.com/2010/05/28/lotus-to-euthanize-europa-this-year/ Lotus to euthanize Europa this year] | |||
[[Category:Sports cars]] | [[Category:Sports cars]] | ||
[[Category:Lotus Vehicles]] | [[Category:Lotus Vehicles]] | ||
[[Category:Pages with the First Anniversary Infobox Upgrade]] |
Latest revision as of 06:07, 22 July 2010
Lotus Europa S | |
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Lotus | |
aka | Type aka here, not up there |
Production | 2006 - 2011 |
Class | Sports Car |
Body Style | 2-door, 2-seat Mid-Engined Coupe |
Length | 3900 mm |
Width | 1850 mm |
Height | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase | 2330 mm |
Weight | 2194 lb (995 kg) |
Transmission | 6-speed Manual |
Engine | 2.0 litre turbocharged Inline-4 |
Power | 201 hp (147.9 kW) @ 5400 rpm N/A lb-ft of torque @ N/A rpm |
Similar | similar (competition) |
Designer | Russell Carr |
The Lotus Europa S is a sports car that is meant to be more like a two-seat Grand Tourer than Lotus's Elise. It is meant to be more practical and easier to live with on a day-to-day basis than the simplistic Elise. The Europa S is currently only sold in the UK and mainland Europe.
See Wikicars' comprehensive <MODEL> Review.
Recent Changes
- To celebrate 60th Anniversary, Lotus commissioned East Anglia diamond specialists Winsor Bishop to create a £150,000 (€188,300 or $266,500) limited edition Europa S called the Lotus Europa Diamond Anniversary Edition. Among the features that separate the special model are a black livery (including blacked-out headlight surrounds), interior fitted with high-quality diamond-quilted leather and a gear lever and shift knob studded in diamonds.[1][2][3]
Styles and Major Options
- Touring Package
Pricing
Add more fields as necessary.
MODEL Trims | |||
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Trim1 | Trim2 | Trim3 | Trim4 |
MSRP | |||
$Price1 | $Price2 | $Price3 | $Price4 |
Invoice | |||
$Price1 | $Price2 | $Price3 | $Price4 |
Gas Mileage
Add more fields as necessary.
As seen on the FuelEconomy.gov website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:
Trim | |||
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Trim1 | Trim2 | Trim3 | Trim4 |
MPG | |||
c/h | c/h | c/h | c/h |
Engine and Transmission
Specifications, details, graphs, pictures and other information regarding the powertrain is placed in this section.
Performance
Please make sure to write information of the vehicle's performance in a third-person point of view. This section should include information about the car's acceleration figures, handling, braking, etc.
If using information gathered from Road Test articles from a reputable automotive source, then please make sure to cite the quote.
Reliability
Warranty options and scheduled maintainence information should be mentioned here.
Safety
This section should reference points on safety ratings and features of the vehicle.
Photos
Add Photos of the vehicle here.
Please make sure not to use copyrighted photos.
Colors
Solid
- British Racing Green
Metallic(Option)
- Arctic Silver
- Aubergine Purple
- Canyon Red
- Magnetic Blue
- Nightfall Blue
- Polar Blue
- Starlight Black
- Storm Titanium
Lifestyle(Option)
- Aspen White
- Graphite
- Laser Blue
Main Competitors
Create links to other <MAKE> <MODEL> pages in this section.
Hybrid Models
If there are hybrid versions of this vehicle manufactured, then please elaborate a little bit on it here.
Unique Attributes
If there are any features of this vehicle that sets it apart from other vehicles in its class, then mention those unique attributes here.
Interior
This section should include information on the interior's design, build quality, ergonomics, space (head and legroom, front and rear), features, stowage compartments and overall comfortability and livability. Add pictures wherever applicable and keep information in a third-person point of view.
Resale Values
Add more fields as necessary.
<MODEL> Year | |||
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Year X | Year X-2 | Year X-3 | Year X-4 |
Resale Value | |||
$ | $ | $ | $ |
Criticisms
"Just what is the purpose of the Europa? Despite claims from Lotus to the contrary, it's not a viable daily driver. It rides too firm, there's no graceful way to get in or out., and its dynamics, compared to an Elise, are compromised by the increased mass (995 ky kerb weight) and supposedly soft suspension. And it appears the public agree with my sentiments. To the end of October 2007, as we went to press, just 8 Europas had found homes in Australia. The VFACTS figures also copnfirmed that the $110,000 Europa is also the worst-selling Lotus model; in the same period 38 Elises and 27 range-topping Exiges were sold. To add further perspective on the Europa's incredibly narrow niche, Rolls-Royce shifted 12 $1 million Phantoms in the same timeframe" Wheels Magazine
Generations
Fill in as many as appropriate. Add more if necessary and pictures wherever applicable.
Please make sure NOT to use copyrighted pictures.
Current Generation: (2006–present)
First Generation/Origins (YYYY–YYYY)
- see Lotus Europa
Worldwide
If the vehicle is sold in other markets worldwide, then this is the section to mention that information. Also, mention if the <MODEL> goes by another name in these other markets.
Design quirks and oddities
Refer to any pop-culture tidbits about the vehicle in this section.
Awards
List out notable awards that the model has recieved while in production. Boldface the company or organization that gives out the award, and Italicize the name of the award.
See Also