The A-Z of Racing Cars


Lotus 18



Tuner Cosworth
Country GB
Year 1960
Engine Ford 105E
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/
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system
Chassis type Spaceframe
Body type single seater
Designer C. Chapman
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm)
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg)
Drive rear
Number of gears 4
Gearbox Renault or VW
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type drum
Rear brake type drum
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph)

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