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Lotus Mark IX "Le Mans"-Climax



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1955
Engine Coventry-Climax FWA
Engine Type L4
Cams 1
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 72.400
Stroke 66.600
Capacity (cc) 1098
Power (at revs) 83 HP/
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system
Chassis type Spaceframe
Body type spider
Designer C. Chapman/M. Costin
Front suspension "coil, swing axle"
Rear suspension "coil, de Dion"
Shock absorbers
Engine position front
Wheelbase (mm) 2222
Front track (mm) 1232
Rear track (mm) 1206
Weight (kg) 419
Drive rear
Number of gears 4
Gearbox MG J2
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type drum
Rear brake type drum
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph) 205

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