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Lotus 18/21-Climax



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1962
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, double wishbone"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone and links"
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm)
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg)
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Colotti
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)

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