These are standard specifications for the 1969 Lotus Europa, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual 3.56:1
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Mid |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Fiberglass on steel backbone chassis |
| Production Years for Series : | 1968 - 1975 |
| Weight : | 4299 lbs | 1949.994 kg |
| Chassis Range : | 0645 |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1470 cc | 89.7 cu in. | 1.5 L. |
| Power : | 80 HP (58.88 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque : | 76 Ft-Lbs (103 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.2 in | 81 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.25:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Light Alloy block and head |
| Solex 2-barrel carburetor | |
4 Manual 3.56:1
Production Figures
| Europa Series 2 Production (1968-1975) : | 4,294 |
| 1969 Lotus Europa | |
Dimension(s)
Coupe
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 156.5 in | 3975 mm. |
| Width : | 64.5 in | 1638 mm. |
| Height : | 43.0 in | 1092 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 91.0 in | 2311 mm. |
| Front Track : | 53.0 in | 1346 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 53.0 in | 1346 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Unequal-length A-arms with coil springs and anti-roll bar Rear : Lower A-arms with upper lateral links, upper/lower trailing arms, coil springs and anti-roll bar | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 155 x 13 |
Recall
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | LOTUS CARS OF AMERICA INC |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 69V136000 |
| Notes | POSSIBILITY THAT HEADLAMPS MAY NOT MEET THE 24 INCHES ABOVE ROAD SURFACEREQUIREMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STAND- ARD NO.108.(CORRECT BY REPLACING FRONT SPRINGS WITH MODIFIED TYPE.) |
Data updated January 2023
1969 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $3,270 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $9,302 |
| Avg. Home : | $15,500 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.35 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1969 Lotus Europa?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1969 Lotus Europa? A: The 1969 Lotus Europa has a wheelbase size of 91.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1969 Lotus Europa? A: The 1969 Lotus Europa has a length of 156.50 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1969 Lotus Europa? A: The 1969 Lotus Europa has a width of 64.50 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1969 Lotus Europa? A: The 1969 Lotus Europa was a Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1969 Lotus Europa have? A: The 1969 Lotus Europa had 155 x 13 tires.Q: How many Europa Series 2 were produced? A: Lotus produced 4,294 examples of the Europa Series 2 from 1968 to 1975.Q: What engine did the 1969 Lotus Europa have? A: The engine powering the 1969 Lotus Europa was a Inline 4 (1470 cc | 89.7 cu in. | 1.5 L.) with 80 HP (58.88 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 76 Ft-Lbs (103 NM) @ 4000 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1969 Lotus Europa have? A: The 1969 Lotus Europa had a 4 speed Manual 3.56:1 gearbox.