Lotus Europa 1965 posters


Lotus Europa

The Lotus Europa or Lotus Europe was a two door mid-engined GT coupé built by Lotus Cars from 1966 to 1975. It was the first mass-produced mid-engine road car and was based on a prototype developed to compete for Henry Ford II's contract to build a Le Mans race car in the early 1960s. This car used Lotus founder Colin Chapman's minimalist steel backbone chassis, first used in the Lotus Elan, combined with a fibreglass moulded body for structural strength. The elegantly simple chassis and body construction were in line with Chapman's philosophy of "Simplify, then add lightness." The 4-wheel independent suspension was typical of Chapman's thinking, featuring two relatively large trailing arms per side and axles as the upper locating links, similar to Formula racing car designs of that era. The car's handling was so good that it was said to be the closest thing to a Formula car for the road. The speed and agility of the Lotus Europa were impressive, with it weighing only 686 kg (1512 lb) and sporting an 82 hp (61 kW) engine, giving it a top speed of 110 mph (180 km/h) and a 0-60 mph time of 10 seconds. It was also capable of achieving nearly 0.9 g (8 m/s²) lateral acceleration on road tires. Series 1 The Series 1 or S1 Europa (also known as Lotus Type 46) was announced for sale to European markets on December 20, 1966. The first cars were delivered in France in February 1967, sold as Lotus Europe.

For a limited time only, get the iconic Lotus Europa 1965 look with our exclusive range of posters, mouse pads, t-shirts, and calendars. Whether you're a fan of classic cars or are simply looking for a unique item to add style and personality to your home, this is the perfect way to show your love for the classic Lotus Europa 1965. Don't miss out on this exclusive offer!