Peter Smith Sports Cars

Peter Smith Sports Cars – The English Sports Car Centre.


Europa SE

The Europa SE is a true drivers car, it’s a terrific mix of performance, agility and style. Perfect for those who perceive the Elise and Exige as a little too extreme for everyday use, but still require the Lotus DNA.

Equipped with race car derived double wishbone suspension to give an exceptional driving feel, the sleek Europa body work, together with the assistance of the flat underbody, provides aerodynamic benefits for great handling at speed.

In the Europa SE, Take the straight route and you’re rewarded with enhanced comfort levels, a superior ride and effortless cruising. Take the long way home, or a more meandering route and the core Lotus philosophy of performance through lightweight shines through.

The Lotus Europa SE; GT style, flair and charisma in motion.

Performance Data

Fuel consumption – urban 13.4 l/100km
Fuel consumption – extra urban 7.7 l/100km
Fuel consumption – combined 9.8l/100km
CO2 emissions 229g/km
Fuel tank capacity 9.6 galUK ( 43.5 l)
Max Power 222 bhp ( 165 kW ) ( 225 PS ) at 5700 rpm
Max Torque 221 lbft ( 300 Nm ) at 4000 rpm
Power to weight ratio 226 bhp/ton ( 166 kW/t )
0-60 mph 4.9 seconds
0-100 km/h 5.3 seconds
0-100 mph (0-160 km/) 12.4 seconds
Maximum speed 146 mph ( 235 km/h )
Vehicle mass – unladen 995Kg
Weight distribution 38% Front – 62% Rear