A Turbo Gordini

Here are some pictures of a really cool 1969 Lotus Europa. The owner prefers to remain anonymous for now as he has little free time to answer questions. If you have a question that you just have to ask, he prefers that you ask it through me for now. His comment about its performance: "The car is very fast." "The only issue is turbo lag which can be annoying while autocrossing. Once it is under boost--look out."

News Flash: I just found a previous owner of this car - twice removed! Furthermore the previous owner is not one of those dreaded ones. He is a friend and member of the LOOP "organization". Hey - don't get any ideas. I'm not a Lotus previous owner match maker! I just got lucky.

Parts include:

T25 water cooled Garrett turbo (12 psi boost) 304 stainless steel exhaust header and 3" exhaust throughout SU side-draft carb RayJay variable waste gate Exhaust gas temp gage to keep the exhaust gas temp under 1450F Compression ratio 8.25:1 Forged aluminum pistons and con rods Water injection (comes on at 5psi via Hobbs switch in intake manifold) MSD ignition Remote oil filter Oil cooler Supertrap muffler Dyno chart - Note that allowing for a typical 15% power loss factor through the drivetrain, this engine is making around 175hp at the flywheel.

Last update: 8 Nov. 2001