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Lotus 77



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1976
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 363 Nm/7000
Induction
Ignition Lucas
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer C. Chapman/R. Bellamy/M. Ogilvie
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Shock absorbers Koni
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2616-2794
Front track (mm) 1473
Rear track (mm) 1575
Weight (kg) 593
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 9.5/20.0-13
Rear tyres 16.2/26.0-13
Maximum speed (kph)

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