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Lotus 72D



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1973
Engine Ford Cosworth DFV
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) 460 HP/10500
Torque
Induction
Ignition Lucas
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer R. Bellamy/M. Ogilvie/M. Waide
Front suspension "torsion bar, double wishbone"
Rear suspension "torsion bar, wishbone and links"
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2540
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg)
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland FG 400
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 11 x 13
Rear rims 17 x 13
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres 9.6/20.0-13
Rear tyres 13.0/26.0-13
Maximum speed (kph)

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