The A-Z of Racing Cars


Lotus 49B



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1969
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) 330-358 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
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes Girling
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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