The A-Z of Racing Cars


Lotus 23



Tuner Cosworth
Country GB
Year 1962
Engine Ford 116E Classic
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 81.500
Stroke 72.750
Capacity (cc) 1498
Power (at revs) 140 HP/
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system
Chassis type Spaceframe
Body type spider
Designer
Front suspension "coil, double wishbone"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone and links"
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2286
Front track (mm) 1308
Rear track (mm) 1270
Weight (kg)
Drive rear
Number of gears
Gearbox
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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