The A-Z of Racing Cars


Lotus 70



Tuner Falconer and Dunn
Country GB/USA
Year 1971
Engine Ford Boss Mustang 302
Engine Type 90°V8
Cams 1
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 0.000
Stroke 0.000
Capacity (cc) 4998
Power (at revs) 500 HP/
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system carburettors
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer M. Wade
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2489
Front track (mm) 1549
Rear track (mm) 1473
Weight (kg)
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland LG 600
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes Lockheed
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph)

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