The A-Z of Racing Cars


Lotus 49B



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1968
Engine Ford Cosw. DFV S8
Engine Type 90°V8
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression "11,5"
Bore 85.700
Stroke 64.800
Capacity (cc) 2990
Power (at revs) 415 HP/9200
Torque
Induction
Ignition Lucas opus
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer C. Chapman/M. Philippe/J. Marquart
Front suspension "coil, wishbone"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone and links"
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2464
Front track (mm) 1524
Rear track (mm) 1545
Weight (kg) 530
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland DG 300/FG 400
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes Girling
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 12 x
Rear rims 15 x
Tyres Firestone
Front tyres 4.75/10.30-15
Rear tyres 6.00/12.30-15
Maximum speed (kph)

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