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Lotus 48



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1967
Engine Ford Cosworth FVA
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression "12,0"
Bore 85.700
Stroke 69.250
Capacity (cc) 1594
Power (at revs) 218 HP/9000
Torque
Induction
Ignition Lucas
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2330
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg) 420
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox ZF 5-DS-12
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes Girling
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims x 13
Rear rims x 13
Tyres Firestone
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph)

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