Presenting the Lotus Europa S:















Streched wheelbase version of the Exige coupe. Slightly more comfortable than the Exige. No plans for US distribution.

The wheelbase is 2 inches longer than that of the Exige's. Instead of the Toyota sourced four banger found in the Elise/Exige, Lotus installs a 2.0L TurbochargedOpel engine mated to a 6-speed gearbox. The trunk is bigger than the Exige and rearward visibility is also better. The interior is a little less "race car" as some of the Exige's bare metal surfaces are covered in either leather or plastic. The side door sills are marginally lower for easier entry/exit to the cockpit.

The Lotus Europa S is the "Daily driver" version of the Elise/Exige.

 

did they find their headlights at the acura dealer?
the rear looks very chrysler for some reason?

 

^^^^ -1

 

^^^ +2 now we're back to where we started.




the car looks like a crab from the front.... aggressive offset, but
flimsy narrow tires.

 

as much as i like Lotus, i did not like this one, weak

 

Looks like a Saturn.

 

Looks like a Saturn? Which one? The new Sky Roadster? That's a nice car!

If the Europa S were, say, $10K less than the Elise/Exige that probably wouldn't be such a bad thing, eh?

 

"[0-60] in around 5.5 seconds, and ... Maximum speed is approximately ... (140 mph)." http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17698

If the Europa S were, say, $10K less than the Elise/Exige that probably wouldn't be such a bad thing, eh?

Not going to happen. Not for US sale, no bumpers but besides that. 06 Elise, most about high 40s depending upon options. Exige Mid-50s or higher. Europa price stripped, 49K Euros.

Thats more than $59K. US. That is at about the Cayman price point. Adding US bumpers, certification will bump this up higher in price ... not going to happen. $60K for a 5.5/140 car is a dog today. Even a Boxster S, not known for speed vice handling is 5.2/167 at 55K