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Lotus 21-Climax



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1961
Engine Coventry-Climax FPF mk2
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 81.900
Stroke 71.100
Capacity (cc) 1498
Power (at revs) 155 HP/7500
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system 2 twin webers
Chassis type Spaceframe
Body type single seater
Designer C. Chapman/L. Terry
Front suspension "coil, wishbone, rocker"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone and links"
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2286
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg) 455
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox ZF
Fuel tank size (litres) 136
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims x 15
Rear rims x 15
Tyres
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph)

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