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Lotus Mark VIII-Connaught



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1954
Engine Lea-Francis/Connaught
Engine Type L4
Cams 2 (PR)
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression "9,0"
Bore 75.000
Stroke 84.000
Capacity (cc) 1484
Power (at revs) 115 HP/6000
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system 4 Amal 10TT carburettors
Chassis type Spaceframe
Body type spider
Designer C. Chapman/M. Costin
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Shock absorbers
Engine position front
Wheelbase (mm) 2222
Front track (mm) 1232
Rear track (mm) 1206
Weight (kg)
Drive rear
Number of gears 4
Gearbox MG
Fuel tank size (litres) 100
Brakes Lockheed
Front brake type drum
Rear brake type drum
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph) 195

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