The A-Z of Racing Cars


Lotus 79



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1979
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 opus
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer C. Chapman/M. Ogilvie
Front suspension "coil, double wishbone"
Rear suspension "coil, double wishbone"
Shock absorbers Koni
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2743
Front track (mm) 1778
Rear track (mm) 1626
Weight (kg) 590
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Lotus/Getrag
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes Lockheed
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 10/11 x 13
Rear rims "17/18,5 x 13"
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres 9.5/23.0-13
Rear tyres 15.0/28.0-13
Maximum speed (kph)

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