The Lotus Europa. The was the Lotus marketed at Europe. It featured the new mid engined layout. The chassis was based on the Y shaped chassis of the Elans. The engine was supplied by Renault, the 1470cc Renault 16 engine, producing 78 bhp. The S1 Europa's grp body, designed by John Frayling, was bonded to the chassis for strength. Although the car's "bread van" styling was criticised, the car's handling was highly regarded.