Lotus Europa S (2008) — 13,800 km — Belgian-delivered — Luxury Touring Pack
Some cars you buy with your head. A Lotus, you buy with your heart and with your hands on the wheel. This 2008 Lotus Europa S combines the brand’s typically razor-sharp driving feel with a far more luxurious and usable GT approach than you might expect: more comfortable, quieter, and better finished—yet still light, direct, and playful. The Europa S was developed for exactly that purpose: more “daily-usable” than an Elise/Exige, without losing the Lotus DNA.
Why this Europa S stands out
Only 13,800 km
Original Belgian-delivered car
Dealer maintained and in perfect condition
Black exterior with tan leather interior: classy and timeless
Luxury Touring Pack: premium leather finish, a more “plush” feel and higher attention to detail
Air conditioning and genuine GT equipment (leather, carpets, airbags, audio) — this is the “comfort Lotus”
More practical than you’d think: the Europa S was purposely given more luggage space than the Elise family (154 L)
Brief model history
The Europa S (Type 121) arrived in the mid-2000s as a revival of the Europa name and was positioned as a compact, GT-like two-seater: based on Lotus’ “Small Platform” (Elise/Exige), but slightly larger, more accessible and more comfortable—with a stronger focus on finish and everyday usability.
And above all: rare. In total, around 450 Europas were built (S + SE combined; the S itself around ~409, depending on the source).
Driving experience: pure Lotus, with extra “touring”
What you feel immediately: low weight (around 1,000 kg), a mid-engine layout, rear-wheel drive, and that trademark Lotus steering precision. The Europa S uses a 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder (approx. 200 hp), keeping it quick and responsive without ever feeling heavy.
And that’s the key difference versus an Elise/Exige: you get more calmness, more insulation and more comfort—ideal if you also want to do longer journeys.
Luxury Touring Pack: the “luxury” Europa
This car is specified with the Luxury Touring Pack, giving the Europa S that extra premium feel: more leather across the interior panels, richer materials to the touch, and a more upscale overall ambience.
Combined with the tan leather interior, the wooden gear knob (a well-known detail of this pack) and the air conditioning, you get a Lotus you won’t just drive on a Sunday morning—but one you’ll happily take on a weekend trip as well.
In summary: a truly rare, Belgian-delivered Europa S with ultra-low mileage, full dealer history, and the right options and colour combination—made for the enthusiast who wants both driving pleasure and comfort, with zero compromise at the wheel.
