Quick answer
The 1975 Lotus Europa, the latest model year on record, is 157.9″ long, 64.6″ wide and 42.9″ tall on a 90.9″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,756 lb. At 13.2 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 4.8 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Lotus Europa generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971–1975 | 157.9″ | 64.6″ | 42.9″ | 90.9″ | 2,756 lb |
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
Europa year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 157.9″ | 64.6″ | 90.9″ | 1 | |
| 1974 | 157.9″ | 64.6″ | 90.9″ | 1 | |
| 1973 | 157.9″ | 64.6″ | 90.9″ | 1 | |
| 1972 | 157.9″ | 64.6″ | 90.9″ | 2 | |
| 1971 | 157.9″ | 64.6″ | 90.9″ | 1 |
ROWS 5·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a Europa fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 13.2 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 13.2 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.4 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
Among the 242 cars within 10″ of its length, the Europa has a shorter wheelbase than 88%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 242 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 64.6″ | 66.9″ | −2.3″ |
| Wheelbase | 90.9″ | 96.5″ | −5.6″ |
| Curb weight | 2,756 lb | 2,608 lb | +148 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 1975 Europa bigger than the 1974?
No. The 1975 and 1974 Europa are the same size and weight.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 5 Europa model years, 1971 to 1975. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.
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