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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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| Related articles |
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| Useful links |
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