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Lotus 59



Tuner Holbay
Country GB
Year 1969
Engine Ford R68
Engine Type L4
Cams 1(PR)
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression "10,5"
Bore 80.100
Stroke 48.400
Capacity (cc) 997
Power (at revs) 120 HP/9500
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system 1 Weber carb
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) 400
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres Firestone YB 11
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph)

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