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Lotus 78



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1978
Engine Ford Cosworth DFV
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) 485 HP/10600
Torque 353 Nm/8500
Induction
Ignition Lucas
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer Chapm/Bellamy/Southg/Ogilvie/Wright
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Shock absorbers Koni
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2718
Front track (mm) 1702
Rear track (mm) 1600
Weight (kg) 588
Drive rear
Number of gears 6
Gearbox Hewland FGA 400
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 10 x 13
Rear rims 18.5 x 13
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres 9.5/20.0-13
Rear tyres 16.2/26.0-13
Maximum speed (kph)

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