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Engine
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Configuration |
Ford Cosworth DFV 90º V8
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Location |
Mid, longitudinally mounted
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Weight |
147 kilo / 324.1 lbs |
Construction |
magnesium alloy block and head
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Displacement |
2,993 cc / 182.6 cu in |
Bore / Stroke |
85.7 mm (3.4 in) / 64.8 mm (2.6 in)
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Compression |
11.5:1 |
Valvetrain |
4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
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Fuel feed |
Lucas Fuel Injection
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Aspiration |
Naturally Aspirated |
Power |
480 bhp / 358 kW
@ 10,600 rpm
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Torque |
353 Nm / 260 ft lbs
@ 8,500 rpm
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BHP/Liter |
160 bhp / liter |
Drivetrain |
Chassis |
aluminium monocoque |
Front suspension |
upper rocker arms, lower wishbone, inboard spring/damper units |
Rear suspension |
upper rocker arms, lower wishbones, inboard coil springs over dampers |
Steering |
rack-and-pinion |
Brakes |
ventilated discs, all-round |
Gearbox |
Hewland FGA 400 5 speed Manual
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Drive |
Rear wheel drive |
Dimensions |
Weight |
610 kilo / 1,345 lbs |
Length / Width / Height |
4,420 mm (174 in) / 2,146 mm (84.5 in) / 965 mm (38 in)
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Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) |
2,743 mm (108 in) / 1,730 mm (68.1 in) / 1,630 mm (64.2 in)
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Performance figures |
Power to weight |
0.79 bhp / kg |
Resources |
Suggested reading |
- The Lotus Book S2, by William Taylor
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