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Lotus 59 B



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1969
Engine Ford Cosworth FVA S9
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression "12,0"
Bore 85.700
Stroke 69.250
Capacity (cc) 1594
Power (at revs) 215 HP/9000
Torque
Induction
Ignition Lucas
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Spaceframe
Body type single seater
Designer D. Baldwin
Front suspension "coil, double wishbone"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone and links"
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2356
Front track (mm) 1420
Rear track (mm) 1420
Weight (kg) 420
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland FT200
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims x 13
Rear rims x 13
Tyres Firestone
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph) 250

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