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The Lotus Europa S1 (1966–1968) was Colin Chapman's first mid-engined production car, featuring a 1.6L Renault 4 engine mounted transversely behind the cockpit and a lightweight fiberglass body. It pioneered affordable mid-engine sports car design and established Lotus's reputation for handling precision over raw power…
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