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Lotus 73 (JPS 73)



Tuner Nova
Country GB
Year 1972
Engine Ford Twin Cam
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 83.500
Stroke 72.750
Capacity (cc) 1596
Power (at revs)
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer M.Wade/D.Baldwin
Front suspension
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone and links"
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2413
Front track (mm) 1422
Rear track (mm) 1422
Weight (kg) 401
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland Mk 8
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres Firestone
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph)

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