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Lotus 69-Ford



Tuner Cosworth
Country GB
Year 1972
Engine Ford BDF
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression
Bore 88.900
Stroke 77.600
Capacity (cc) 1927
Power (at revs) 276 HP/9700
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer D. Baldwin
Front suspension
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone and links"
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm)
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg) 455
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland FT 200
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes Lockheed
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims x 13
Rear rims x 13
Tyres Firestone
Front tyres 8.6/20.0-13
Rear tyres 12.1/23.0-13
Maximum speed (kph)

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