The A-Z of Racing Cars


Lotus 88B



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1981
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) 490 HP/10750
Torque 353 Nm/9000
Induction
Ignition Lucas
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer "Chapman, Ogilvie, Stroud, Wright, Jones"
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm)
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg)
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres Michelin
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph)

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