✦ Shifty Estimate
$20,500
- 12 months median
- $19K
- Market cap
- $64.2M · 3,130 built
- Sales, 12 months
- 6
- Original MSRP
- $3,195 · ▲ 542% since
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1972 Lotus Europa Twin Cam Special
1972 to 1975 · Coupe · 3,130 built
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Specifications
- Engine
- Ford-Lotus Twin-Cam, 1.6L
- Power
- 126 hp
- Torque
- 113 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 6.6s
- Top speed
- 123 mph
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Curb weight
- 1,635 lb
- Production
- 3,130 units
- Original MSRP
- $3,195
- Designer
- Ron Hickman
Common questions
How much does a Lotus Europa Twin Cam Special cost?
A 1972 Lotus Europa Twin Cam Special cost $3,195 new. Over the past 12 months, 6 have sold publicly at a median of $19,000. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $20,500. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $14,550 to $26,725, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1972 Lotus Europa Twin Cam Special worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $20,500. Confidence is high: 6 public sales in a year gives a firm read.
Is a Lotus Europa Twin Cam Special a good investment?
It has appreciated 542% against its $3,195 list price. Only 3,130 were built. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $8,610 to $28,000, and mileage explains most of that.
What has a Lotus Europa Twin Cam Special sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $8,610Jun 2, 2026Monaco White · 3 mi
- $26,500May 23, 2026Magma Orange · 6,000 mi
- $19,500Apr 5, 2026Red · 32,000 mi
The Twin Cam Special transformed the Europa from an intriguing curiosity into a proper sports car. Ford's twin-cam 1.6-liter engine, developed with Lotus, delivered 126 horsepower—a massive improvement over the original Renault unit. Combined with the five-speed gearbox and refined suspension, this became the Europa that could finally match its exotic looks with genuine performance. The 6.6-second 0-60 time was genuinely quick for 1972, while the sublime handling remained untouched. With 3,130 examples produced, Twin Cam Specials are more accessible than S1 models but still represent excellent value in today's classic market. They offer the full Europa experience with usable performance, making them ideal for collectors who actually want to drive their investments.