24212 Lotus Europa Special - Tamiya 1/24  [24212]

Regarding the Lotus Europa Special:

• Founder of Lotus Cars, Colin Chapman wanted an alternative solution the Lotus Seven to the very early sixties. In 1966, adopting the development notion of "an affordable low driver with a base perfect for racing", Lotus delivered the Europa.
  The Europa's many distinctive features are its unbelievably lower torso in addition to its mid-ship mounted engine, which during those times ended up being found simply on rushing automobiles. While the name indicates, and because it was to be released first in countries in europe, principally France, the Europa was at reality designed with a motor and gearbox given by Renault 16. It includes a package component Y-shaped backbone frame, that's been refined in Elan, and a polyester human anatomy, which plays a role in fat cost savings. A stabilizer mounted double wishbone system comprises the very best suspension system, and a package built radius supply with a left/right independent reduced url comprises a corner. The lightweight body and exemplary balance through mid-ship permits top class cornering.

  After the lotus Europa Series 1, effective machines had been added and differing improvements had been intended to its successors: Europa Series 2, Europa Twim Cam, as well as final variation, released in 1972, the Europa Special. The initial features a "big valve" 126hp 1558cc four cylinder DOHC engine, a five price transmission and alloy tires. Enthusiast of activities automobiles and renowed "idea man", Colin Chapman created this lightweight recreations vehicle masterpiece, the Lotus Europa.