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Lotus 17



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1959
Engine Coventry-Climax FWM
Engine Type L4
Cams
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 0.000
Stroke 0.000
Capacity (cc) 747
Power (at revs)
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system
Chassis type Spaceframe
Body type spider
Designer L. Terry
Front suspension "coil, MacPherson"
Rear suspension "coil, independent"
Shock absorbers
Engine position front
Wheelbase (mm) 2083
Front track (mm) 1067
Rear track (mm) 1143
Weight (kg) 340
Drive rear
Number of gears 4
Gearbox BMC/Lotus
Fuel tank size (litres) 36
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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