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Lotus 11 Le Mans (Mark XI) Series 1



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1956
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
Front suspension "coil, swing axle"
Rear suspension "coil, de Dion"
Shock absorbers
Engine position front
Wheelbase (mm) 2159
Front track (mm) 1181
Rear track (mm) 1194
Weight (kg) 462
Drive rear
Number of gears 4
Gearbox Austin/Lotus
Fuel tank size (litres) 4350
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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