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Lotus Mark IX "Le Mans"-MG



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1955
Engine Morris/MG-Laystall/Lucas
Engine Type L4
Cams
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 0.000
Stroke 0.000
Capacity (cc) 1467
Power (at revs) 85 HP/6200
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system Twin SU carbs
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)
Drive rear
Number of gears 4
Gearbox MG
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes Girling
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph) 207

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