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Lotus 38



Tuner
Country GB/USA
Year 1965
Engine Ford Indy
Engine Type 90°V8
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression
Bore 96.500
Stroke 72.900
Capacity (cc) 4261
Power (at revs) 495 HP/8800
Torque
Induction
Ignition Autolite
Fuel system Hilborn f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer L. Terry/C. Chapman
Front suspension "coil, double wishbone"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone and links"
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2438
Front track (mm) 1524
Rear track (mm) 1524
Weight (kg) 567
Drive rear
Number of gears 2
Gearbox ZF
Fuel tank size (litres) 264
Brakes Girling
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims x 15
Rear rims x 15
Tyres Firestone
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph) 320

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