The A-Z of Racing Cars


Lotus 39



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1965
Engine Coventry Climax FWMW
Engine Type 180°V16
Cams 8
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression
Bore 54.100
Stroke 40.600
Capacity (cc) 1493
Power (at revs) 225 HP/12000
Torque
Induction
Ignition Lucas
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer C. Chapman
Front suspension "coil, 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 Hewland?
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres Dunlop
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph)

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