Softer option - GRAHAM HEEPS FINDS OUT ABOUT THE GM-POWERED LOTUS EUROPA S, A MORE MATURE ADDITION TO THE ELISE/EXIGE FAMILY OF NO-COMPROMISE SPORTS CARS

摘要

Potential Lotus customers who want to make fewer compromises than an Elise entails now have the option of a 225km/h (140mph) coupe called the Europa S. The new model, which will not be sold in North America, swaps the Elise's high-revving Toyota motor for a 200bhp, 2-liter turbocharged GM unit that promises plenty of torque at low revs to boost everyday useability. There are more creature comforts too, with electric windows, central locking, and satnav all standard.