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Lotus Elise GT1 V8



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1997
Engine Lotus LR97
Engine Type V8
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression
Bore 101.600
Stroke 92.400
Capacity (cc) 5993
Power (at revs) 500-570 HP/7300
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system
Chassis type
Body type coupé
Designer G.H. Chappell
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2675
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg) 970
Drive rear
Number of gears 6
Gearbox sequential
Fuel tank size (litres) 100
Brakes
Front brake type CF disc
Rear brake type CF disc
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres Michelin
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph)

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