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| Engine
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| Configuration |
Ford Cosworth FVA Straight 4
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| Location |
Mid, longitudinally mounted
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| Displacement |
1,598 cc / 97.5 cu in |
| Valvetrain |
4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
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| Fuel feed |
Fuel Injection
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| Aspiration |
Naturally Aspirated |
| Power |
225 bhp / 168 kW
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| BHP/Liter |
141 bhp / liter |
| Drivetrain |
| Chassis |
steel monocoque |
| Suspension (fr/r) |
DeDion axle, twin radius rods, coil springs over dampers |
| Steering |
rack-and-pinion |
| Brakes |
ventilated discs, all-round |
| Gearbox |
ZF 5 speed Manual
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| Drive |
Rear wheel drive |
| Dimensions |
| Weight |
431 kilo / 950 lbs |
| Length / Width / Height |
3,861 mm (152 in) / 1,778 mm (70 in) / 787 mm (31 in)
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| Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) |
2,438 mm (96 in) / 1,270 mm (50 in) / 1,372 mm (54 in)
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| Performance figures |
| Power to weight |
0.52 bhp / kg |
| Resources |
| Suggested reading |
- The Lotus Book S2, by William Taylor
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| Useful links |
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Ultimatecarpage.com
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