The A-Z of Racing Cars


Lotus 49T



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1968
Engine Ford Cosw. DFW
Engine Type 90°V8
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression "11,5"
Bore 78.200
Stroke 64.800
Capacity (cc) 2491
Power (at revs) 358 HP/9750
Torque
Induction
Ignition Lucas opus
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer C. Chapman/M. Philippe
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm)
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg)
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland DG 300
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes Girling
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres Firestone
Front tyres
Rear tyres 12.0
Maximum speed (kph)

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