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Lotus 72F



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1975
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) 485 HP/10600
Torque
Induction
Ignition Lucas
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer R. Bellamy/M. Ogilvie
Front suspension "torsion bar, double wishbone"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone and links"
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2667
Front track (mm) 1549
Rear track (mm) 1626
Weight (kg) 625
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
Rear rims
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres 9.2/20.0-13
Rear tyres 16.2/26.0-13
Maximum speed (kph)

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