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Lotus 23 B



Tuner Lotus
Country GB
Year 1963
Engine Ford 116E Classic
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 83.500
Stroke 72.700
Capacity (cc) 1594
Power (at revs) 145 HP/7200
Torque 170 Nm/5000
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system 2 twin Weber 45 DCOE
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) 470
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes Girling
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 6 x 13
Rear rims 7 x 13
Tyres
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph)

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