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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 |
168 kilo / 370.4 lbs |
Construction |
aluminium 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 |
465 bhp / 347 kW
@ 10,500 rpm
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BHP/Liter |
155 bhp / liter |
Drivetrain |
Chassis |
aluminium monocoque |
Suspension (fr/r) |
double wishbones, coil springs |
Steering |
rack-and-pinion |
Brakes |
ventilated discs, all-round |
Gearbox |
Hewland FG 400 5 speed Manual
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Drive |
Rear wheel drive |
Dimensions |
Weight |
578 kilo / 1,274 lbs |
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) |
2,565 mm (101 in) / 1,473 mm (58 in) / 1,575 mm (62 in)
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Performance figures |
Power to weight |
0.8 bhp / kg |
Resources |
Suggested reading |
- The Lotus Book S2, by William Taylor
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