Tamiya 24212 - 1/24 Lotus Europa Special 蓮花 田宮比例模型賽車/跑車 雙星孖星  [24212]

About the Lotus Europa Special:

• Founder of Lotus Cars, Colin Chapman had been 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&39;s most distinctive features are its unbelievably lower torso and its own mid-ship mounted engine, which during those times was found only on racing cars. As its title implies, and as it would be to be released first in Europe, principally France, the Europa had been equipped with a motor and gearbox supplied by Renault 16. It includes a package section Y-shaped backbone framework, that has been refined in the Elan, and a polyester body, which contributes to weight savings. A stabilizer mounted double wishbone system comprises the front suspension, and a box constructed radius arm with a left/right independent reduced link makes up a corner. The lightweight human body and excellent balance from mid-ship permits top notch cornering.

  After the lotus Europa Series 1, powerful machines had been added and different refinements had been made to its successors: Europa Series 2, Europa Twim Cam, additionally the final variation, released in 1972, the Europa Special. The Unique features a "big valve" 126hp 1558cc four cylinder DOHC engine, a five speed transmission and alloy tires. Enthusiast of recreations automobiles and renowed "idea man", Colin Chapman created this lightweight sports car masterpiece, the Lotus Europa.