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

In regards to the Lotus Europa Special:

• Founder of Lotus Cars, Colin Chapman was looking for an alternative for the Lotus Seven in the early sixties. In 1966, adopting the growth concept of "an affordable low rider with a base suitable for racing", Lotus presented the Europa.
  The Europa's many distinctive features are its unbelievably lower torso as well as its mid-ship mounted engine, which during those times ended up being discovered just on rushing automobiles. As the name suggests, and because it was to be released first in Europe, principally France, the Europa had been built with a motor and gearbox supplied by Renault 16. It includes a package part Y-shaped backbone frame, that was refined on the Elan, and a polyester body, which plays a role in weight cost savings. A stabilizer mounted dual wishbone system comprises the leading suspension, and a package built radius supply with a left/right independent reduced link makes up the rear. The lightweight human body and exemplary balance through the mid-ship allows for top notch cornering.

  After the lotus Europa Series 1, effective machines were added and differing refinements were built to its successors: Europa Series 2, Europa Twim Cam, and the final variation, released in 1972, the Europa Special. The Unique features a "big valve" 126hp 1558cc four cylinder DOHC engine, a five rate transmission and alloy tires. Lover of sports automobiles and renowed "idea man", Colin Chapman created this lightweight sports vehicle masterpiece, the Lotus Europa.