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Lotus 74-Nova "Texaco star"



Tuner Nova
Country GB
Year 1973
Engine Vauxhall/Lotus 906
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression
Bore 95.300
Stroke 69.200
Capacity (cc) 1973
Power (at revs) 240-270 HP/9000
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system
Chassis type
Body type single seater
Designer R. Bellamy
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2413
Front track (mm) 1422
Rear track (mm) 1422
Weight (kg)
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland FG 400
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres 8.2/19.5-13
Rear tyres 12.0/23.0-13
Maximum speed (kph)

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