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Lotus 49C



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1970
Engine Ford Cosw. DFV S9
Engine Type 90°V8
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression "11,0"
Bore 85.700
Stroke 64.800
Capacity (cc) 2990
Power (at revs) 435 HP/10000
Torque
Induction
Ignition Lucas opus
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer C. Chapman/M. Philippe
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 Girling
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims x 13
Rear rims
Tyres Firestone
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph)

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