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Lotus 39



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1966
Engine Coventry-Climax FPF
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 94.000
Stroke 89.900
Capacity (cc) 2495
Power (at revs) ±250 HP/
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2324
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm) 1429
Weight (kg) 463
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
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph)

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