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Lotus 16



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1958
Engine Coventry-Climax FPF
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 81.200
Stroke 71.100
Capacity (cc) 1475
Power (at revs) 140 HP/
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system Horizontal carbs
Chassis type Spaceframe
Body type single seater
Designer C. Chapman
Front suspension "coil, wishbone"
Rear suspension "coil, MacPherson"
Shock absorbers
Engine position front
Wheelbase (mm) 2235
Front track (mm) 1194
Rear track (mm) 1194
Weight (kg) 490
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Lotus
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph) 225

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