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156 Lotus Europa SE (2008) AU 08 FVR

Lotus Europa S (2006-10 Engine 1998cc S4 Z20LER Turbo Production 456 (48 of which were SE models)

Registration Number AU 08 FVR (Norwich)

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Lotus Europa S is a GT-type two-seat sports car, designed as a modern version of the Europa line of the 1960s and 1970s.

Described as a more relaxed car than the Elise and its derivative the Exige, The Europa comes with a larger boot, and more soundproofing and easier cabin access due to the lower chassis sides and higher roof line. It also include luxuries such as air conditioning, a sound system, leather interior, and plush interior carpeting as standard equipment in keeping with European Grand Touring (GT) auto tradition.

The Europa is a light weight car of 995 kg, with a 200bhp 2.0 L engine. It uses an extruded and bonded aluminium chassis with composite body panels and front crash structure, and shares the same chassis as the Type 111 Elise. The Europa bears a separate Lotus model designation (Type 121) due, in part, to its longer chassis and completely new body type. The mid-engined two-seat coupe has a 2.0 L turbocharged GM Ecotec engine, the Z20LER, producing 147 kW (200 PS; 197 hp) mated to a six speed Gertrag M32 transmission., allowing the car to achieve the 0-60mph sprint in 5.5 seconds with a top speed of 143mph.

 

The Europa S was replaced by the more potent Europa SE in 2008, it was given a more positive press response than the S it replaced, given the increase in power and improved handling Lotus stopped production of the Europa SE in early 2010 due to new emission standards. Only 48 cars were built thereby making it the rarest production road car ever built by Lotus

 

The car was originally planned to be manufactured at parent company Proton's factory in Malaysia, allowing for a lower sale price, but ultimately the company chose the Lotus Hethel factory for the car's production, with deliveries from September 2006.

 

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Shot 02.09.2018 at Himley Hall, Wolverhampton Ref 136-156

 

 

 

 

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