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Lotus 15-Climax series 3



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1959
Engine Coventry-Climax FPF
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 94.000
Stroke 89.900
Capacity (cc) 2495
Power (at revs) 240 HP/6750
Torque
Induction
Ignition Lucas
Fuel system 2 twin webers
Chassis type Spaceframe
Body type spider
Designer C. Chapman
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Shock absorbers
Engine position front
Wheelbase (mm) 2235
Front track (mm) 1168
Rear track (mm) 1219
Weight (kg)
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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