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Lotus 15-Climax series 1



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1958
Engine Coventry-Climax FPF
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 76.000
Stroke 80.000
Capacity (cc) 1452
Power (at revs)
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system 2 twin Webers
Chassis type Spaceframe
Body type spider
Designer C. Chapman
Front suspension "coil, double wishbone"
Rear suspension "coil, independent"
Shock absorbers
Engine position front
Wheelbase (mm) 2235
Front track (mm) 1194
Rear track (mm) 1219
Weight (kg) 445
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Lotus
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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