The A-Z of Racing Cars


Lotus 16



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1959
Engine Coventry-Climax FPF
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 94.000
Stroke 89.900
Capacity (cc) 2495
Power (at revs) 243 HP/6800
Torque
Induction
Ignition Lucas
Fuel system 2 twin webers
Chassis type Spaceframe
Body type single seater
Designer C. Chapman/F. Costin/L. Terry
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Shock absorbers
Engine position front
Wheelbase (mm)
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg) 410
Drive rear
Number of gears 5/4
Gearbox Lotus
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph) 280

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