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Free Lotus Europa VIN Decoder

Decode your Lotus Europa VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 3 variants (1965+). No registration.

1965+ 3 variants Petrol
Lotus Europa
Photo: Brian Snelson from Hockley, Essex, England, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Lotus Europa specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each Europa variant in our database.

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
1.6L 5MT RWD (128 HP) 1965 Petrol 1.6 L 126 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD
1.6L 4MT RWD (107 HP) 1965 Petrol 1.6 L 105 bhp MANUAL 4sp RWD
1.5L 4MT RWD (79 HP) 1965 Petrol 1.5 L 78 bhp MANUAL 4sp RWD

Specifications are indicative, from open data (cardata.wiki). Decode your VIN above to confirm the exact build.

Why decode a Lotus Europa VIN?

The VIN confirms the exact engine, gearbox and trim, exposes outstanding recalls, and verifies the car matches its paperwork, so you can be sure a used Europa is what the advert claims before you buy.

Other Europa generations and versions

The same nameplate across body styles and chassis generations.

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Lotus Europa VIN FAQ

What does a Lotus Europa VIN tell you?+
A Lotus Europa VIN decodes to the exact variant, engine, transmission, body type, model year and factory options. Our free decoder also checks recalls and available safety ratings.
Where is the VIN on a Lotus Europa?+
Look at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, on the driver's door-jamb sticker, and on the vehicle registration document (V5C / title).
What years was the Lotus Europa made?+
Our database covers the Lotus Europa for model years 1965+, across 3 variants.
Is the Lotus Europa VIN check free?+
Yes, decoding specifications, recalls and safety ratings is completely free and needs no registration. A paid full-history report (mileage, theft, accidents) is optional.

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