Lotus - Lotus Europa
The Lotus Europa mid engined sportscar was available from 1966, which had a modified version of the Renault 1470cc engine producing 78bhp that was coupled to a Renault transaxle This was also referred to as the Lotus Type 46. Later these Europas were called the Series 1, and with various changes became the Series 1A and 1B. Next with the Series 2 the body was no longer bonded to the backbone chassis, but bolted on for ease of working on and were al;so known as the Lotus 54. During 1971 the Europa was fitted with the 1588cc Lotus Ford Twin Cam producing 105bhp. This was the Lotus 74. For 1973 the Europa Special was producing 126bhp with higher compression, bigger valves and twin Dellorto carburettors, along with a 5 speed gearbox option, by far the fastest of the Europa, tested to 60mph at 6.6 seconds. Production of the Loyus Europa continued 1975.
Tyre size for the Lotus Europa in for 1968 was listed 145R13 and from 1968 to 1971 was listed at 155R13 from the factory was 155R13. The Lotus Europa Twin can built 1972 and 1973 was listed with the wider 175/70R13. Blockley produces the perfect 145R13, 155HR13 and 175/70VR13 tyre sizes with period correct tread patterns which will transform the handling of these cars. See full details of all these Lotus Europa tyre sizes at the links below. We also list the 185/70VR14 tyre size we produce for those who may want an even wider non standard tyre size on the rear. . .
