TAMIYA 1/24 LOTUS EUROPA SPECIAL (Full Open) - PART 01 [Unboxing]

Founder of the world-renowned firm Lotus Cars and the brains behind a string of memorable sports cars, Colin Chapman was searching for a replacement for the Lotus Seven in the early sixties.
In 1966, adopting the development concept of "an affordable sports car with a base suitable for racing", Lotus brought out the Europa.
The Europa's most distinctive features are its unbelievable low body and its mid-ship mounted engine, which at that time was found only on racing cars.
As its name implies, and since it was to be released first in Europe, principally France, the Europa was equipped with an engine and gearbox from the Renault 16.
It incorporates a box section Y-shaped backbone frame, which was refined on the Elan, and a polyester body, which contributes to weight savings.
A stabilizer mounted double wishbones system comprises the front suspension, and a box constructed radius arm with a left/right independent lower link makes up the rear. The lightweight body and excellent balance from the mid-ship allows for world class cornering. After Lotus Europa Series 1, powerful engines were added and various refinements were made to its successors: Europa Series 2, Europa Twin Cam, and the last version, released in 1972, the Europa Special. The Special features a "big valve" 126hp 1,558cc four cylinder DOHC engine, a five speed transmission, alloy wheels, and a body with pinstripes inspired by a famous Formula car livery. Lover of sports cars and renowned "idea man", Colin Chapman created this lightweight sports car masterpiece, the Lotus Europa.

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