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Statistics of S2 #0716R
Information about my S2 and general S2 specifications
Vital Statistics:
Year of manufacture: 1970
Year first registered: 1971
Model: S2
Vehicle ID tag.
Type: 65
Serial Number: 7012280716R
Engine ID tag.
Engine Type: 821-30
Engine Number: 1758
Engine Displacement: 1565 CC
Transmission ID tag.
Transmission Type: 336-56
Transmission Number: 2036
Emissions tag.
Here is an email from Lotus about my Europa
Manufacture Date: 12/28/70
Invoice Date: 02/25/71
Origanal Delivery To: Lotus Central (London)
Original Paint Code: L010
Original Paint Color: Bahama Yellow (Looks like butterscotch to me)
Repainted in 1986: GM Bright White
Date purchased by me: 11/8/2003
Previous Owners:
Fourth Owner - 1994-2003 - Tom Gaffney - Birmingham, Mi. - 387 Miles
Third Owner - 1984-1994 - Jerry C. Blaine - Virginia Beach, Va. - 966 Miles
Second Owner - 1972-1984 - Fred Simons - Belleville, Il. - 0 Miles
First Owner - 1971-1972 - Name Unknown - Chicago, Il. - 3,742 Miles
Mileage (When purchased): 5095
Mileage (On 6/1/04): 5233
Stock 1970 S-2 Specifications:
Cost FOB California P.O.E. - $4783.00
Engine - Renault 1565cc (95.5 cu in) 4 Cylinders
Power - 83 (SAE gross) 5500 RPM
Torque - 79 lb ft 4000 RPM
Gearbox - Renault 4-speed
Length - 157.3 Inches
Wheelbase - 91 Inches
Front Tread - 53 Inches
Rear Tread - 53 Inches
Width - 64.5 Inches
Height - 42.5 Inches
Weight - 1410 Pounds
Weight - Distribution, FR 45%/55%
0-60 MPH - 9.1 Seconds
Top Speed - 116 MPH
Fuel Capacity - 8.2 Gallons
Coolant Capacity - 10.8 Quarts
Oil Capacity - 4.5 Quarts
Gear Ratios:
4th - 1.03
3th - 1.48
2nd - 2.25
1st - 3.08
Final Drive - 3.56:1
Changes/repairs I have made:
Repainted Corvette Millennium Yellow
Replaced the Supertrapp muffler with a Thrush Turbo muffler
Installed K&N air filter
Installed K&N crankcase filter
Removed and re-covered the crash pad
Modified swirl pot and re-routed radiator hose
Installed new fuel and water catch can system
Removed the original fuel catch can
Tightened loose steering arm bolts and lubricated steering components
Installed a battery tray and hold-down
Replaced broken antenna mast
Removed all SCCA decals
Replaced rusted screws on the engine cover vent screens
Fixed drivers window which was stuck down
Replaced missing inside rear-view mirror
Replaced tires
Repaired brake and rear turn signal lights
Changes/repairs made by previous owners:
Engine:
Hermes intake
Tube exhaust header
Supertrapp muffler
Weber side-draft (45DCOE9) carburetor - Serial # 24849
Intake/exhaust ports enlarged and polished
New bearings, rings, seals and gaskets at 4700 Miles
Suspension:
Original Springs with 2 1/2 - 3 coils removed
Front spring rate - Right 142 lb/in - Left 148 lb/in
Rear spring rate - Right 133 lb/in - Left 137 lb/in
Adjustable 11/16" diameter rear drop links
9/16" diameter rear anti-roll bar
Armstrong (stock) front shocks
Spax adjustable rear shocks
3/4" front roll bar with Delrin bushings
Two degrees negative rear camber with adjustable (Heim joints) rear lower links
Case-hardened rear hub bearing spacers
Other:
Much improved shift linkage
Charcoal canister removed
Brakes converted to (Castrol) synthetic fluid
Stock clutch with low-mass aluminum/bronze faced flywheel
New water pump
New dash installed 4/28/94
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