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Lotus 97T



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1985
Engine Renault-Gordini EF15
Engine Type 90°V6
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression "7,5"
Bore 80.100
Stroke 49.400
Capacity (cc) 1493
Power (at revs) 900 HP/11000
Torque
Induction "2 KKK(2,5)"
Ignition Marelli
Fuel system Kugelf.
Chassis type Carbonfibre monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer G. Ducarouge
Front suspension "coil, wishbone, pullrod"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone, pullrod"
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2720
Front track (mm) 1816
Rear track (mm) 1620
Weight (kg) 540
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Lotus/Hewland L
Fuel tank size (litres) 220
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres 25.0/9.0-13
Rear tyres 26.0/15.0-13
Maximum speed (kph)

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