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Lotus 43



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1966
Engine BRM P75
Engine Type H16
Cams 8
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression "10,5"
Bore 69.850
Stroke 48.890
Capacity (cc) 2998
Power (at revs) 420 BHP/11000
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer C. Chapman/M. Philippe
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2438
Front track (mm) 1510
Rear track (mm) 1524
Weight (kg) 563
Drive rear
Number of gears 6
Gearbox BRM T 82
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes Girling
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 8.5 x 15
Rear rims 9.5 x 15
Tyres Firestone
Front tyres -15
Rear tyres -15
Maximum speed (kph)

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