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Lotus Mark IX-Connaught



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1955
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 "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)

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