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Lola Mk 1



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1959
Engine Coventry-Climax FWA mk 3
Engine Type L4
Cams 1
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression "10,5"
Bore 72.400
Stroke 66.600
Capacity (cc) 1098
Power (at revs) 90 HP/7200
Torque 98 Nm/5250
Induction
Ignition Lucas coil
Fuel system 2 twin Weber carbs
Chassis type Spaceframe
Body type spider
Designer E. Broadley
Front suspension "coil, double wishbone"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone and links"
Shock absorbers
Engine position front
Wheelbase (mm) 2159
Front track (mm) 1219
Rear track (mm) 1206
Weight (kg) 380
Drive rear
Number of gears 4
Gearbox "BMC ""A"""
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes Lockheed/Alfin
Front brake type drum
Rear brake type drum
Front rims x 15
Rear rims x 15
Tyres
Front tyres 4.50-15
Rear tyres 5.00-15
Maximum speed (kph) 195

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