Lotus Europa 0–60 Times
The Lotus Europa 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 1 verified production test sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Road & Track and more.
The fastest tested production Lotus Europa is the 1973 Lotus Europa Special Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 9.60 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 17.00 seconds at 79.5 mph, according to Road & Track.
The slowest tested production Lotus Europa is the 1973 Lotus Europa Special Coupe, which took 9.60 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.00 seconds at 79.5 mph, according to Road & Track.
Across the 1 verified production test of the Lotus Europa, the average 0–60 mph time is 9.60 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 17.00 seconds at 79.50 mph.
Fastest 0–60 9.60sec 1973 Special Coupe · stock
Average 0–60 9.60sec Across 1 production run
Avg ¼ Mile 17.00sec @ 79.5 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 9.60sec 1973 Special Coupe
Across 1 verified production run, the Lotus Europa ranges from 9.60 to 9.60 seconds 0–60, with a 9.60-second average.
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Lotus Europa 0–60 Times by Generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series 2 | 1968–1975 | 9.60s | 9.60s — 1973 Special Coupe | 1 | The Series 2 generation (1968–1975) averaged 9.60 seconds to 60 mph across 1 production tests, led by the 1973 Special Coupe at 9.60 seconds. Output was 126 hp across 1.6L I-4 configurations. |
Series 2 1968–1975
Avg 0–60 9.60s
Fastest 9.60s
Tests 1
1973 Special Coupe
The Series 2 generation (1968–1975) averaged 9.60 seconds to 60 mph across 1 production tests, led by the 1973 Special Coupe at 9.60 seconds. Output was 126 hp across 1.6L I-4 configurations.
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Lotus Europa 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
1 production test · 1 year ▾
1973 Lotus Europa
1 production run Avg 0–60 9.60 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.00 sec
Production Tests 1
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1973 Lotus Europa Special Coupe
9.60sec 0–60
17.00s ¼ mi @ 79.5 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 9.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 17.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 79.5 mph
- Engine
- 1.6L I-4
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- Horsepower
- 126 hp
- Torque
- 113 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 1,610 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 12.8 lbs/hp
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Road & Track
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 1 production runs
How we verify Lotus Europa performance data
Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Lotus Europa trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Lotus Europa performance FAQs
6 questions The quickest production Lotus Europa on record is the 1973 Lotus Europa Special Coupe, which runs 0–60 mph in 9.60 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 17.00 seconds at 79.5 mph.
The slowest recorded production Lotus Europa is the 1973 Lotus Europa Special Coupe, which takes 9.60 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 17.00 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across the 1 verified production run, a Lotus Europa reaches 60 mph in 9.60 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 17.00 seconds at roughly 79.5 mph.
We have verified test data for 1 model year, covering 1 production run. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Road & Track. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.
Sources
Road & Track
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Lotus Europa can do, not a single marketing claim.
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