1971 LOTUS Europa
French vehicle registration certificate
• Rear-mid-engine layout
• Steel space-frame chassis and fiberglass body
Starting in 1968, the Lotus Europa S2 further developed the concept of a lightweight, rear-mid-engine sports car pioneered by Colin Chapman. Its steel space-frame chassis and fiberglass body give the model its low profile and compact proportions.
Compared to the first series, the S2 features a body bolted to the chassis and includes equipment upgrades, such as power windows. The model is powered by a Renault-sourced four-cylinder engine.
The vehicle shown here is a 1971 Europa S2, accompanied by a French vehicle registration certificate.
This Europa is intended for an enthusiast drawn to Lotus’s technical innovations and the unique place this coupe holds in British sports car production.
Information to be completed before publication: chassis number, exact engine specifications, history, date and scope of the restoration mentioned in the original text, supporting documentation, current operating condition, and any work performed.
1971 LOTUS EUROPA S2
French registration document
• Rear mid-engine layout
• Backbone chassis and fiberglass bodywork
Introduced in 1968, the Lotus Europa S2 built upon Colin Chapman’s concept of a lightweight, mid-engine sports car. Its steel backbone chassis and fiberglass bodywork give the model its low silhouette and compact proportions.
Compared to the first series, the S2 features bodywork bolted to the chassis and equipment updates, including power windows. The model is powered by a Renault-derived four-cylinder engine.
The example offered is a 1971 Europa S2 accompanied by a French registration document.
This Europa will appeal to enthusiasts drawn to Lotus engineering and the coupé’s distinctive place in British sports car production.
Information to be provided before publication: chassis number, exact engine specifications, history, date and scope of the restoration mentioned in the original text, supporting documentation, running condition, and any work required.