The A-Z of Racing Cars


Lotus 18



Tuner Cosworth
Country GB
Year 1959
Engine Ford 105E Mk II
Engine Type L4
Cams 1(PR)
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 80.900
Stroke 48.400
Capacity (cc) 997
Power (at revs) 75 HP/7500
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system Weber 40DCOE9
Chassis type Spaceframe
Body type single seater
Designer C. Chapman
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2286
Front track (mm) 1321
Rear track (mm) 1353
Weight (kg)
Drive rear
Number of gears 4
Gearbox
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)

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