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Lotus Europa



Tuner Ertl/Zakspeed
Country D
Year 1979
Engine Ford BDA
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression
Bore 80.000
Stroke 71.000
Capacity (cc) 1427
Power (at revs) 400 HP/9000
Torque 294 Nm/7600
Induction "1 KKK(2,2)"
Ignition Bosch HKZ
Fuel system Kugelf.f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type coupé
Designer
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm)
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg) 750
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland FGA
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes Girling
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 10 x 16
Rear rims 13 x 19
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph) 290

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