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Engine
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Configuration |
Judd CV 90º V8
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Location |
Mid, longitudinally mounted
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Construction |
aluminium alloy block and head
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Displacement |
3,496 cc / 213.3 cu in |
Valvetrain |
4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
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Fuel feed |
Electronic Fuel Injection
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Lubrication |
Dry sump |
Aspiration |
Naturally Aspirated |
Power |
610 bhp / 455 kW
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BHP/Liter |
174 bhp / liter |
Drivetrain |
Body |
carbon-fibre composite panels |
Chassis |
carbon-fibre with aluminium honeycomb monocoque |
Front suspension |
double wishbones, pull-rod actuated coil springs over dampers |
Rear suspension |
double wishbones, push-rod actuated coil springs and dampers, anti-roll bar |
Steering |
rack-and-pinion |
Brakes |
carbon ceramic discs, all-round |
Gearbox |
Lotus / Hewland 6 speed Manual
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Drive |
Rear wheel drive |
Dimensions |
Weight |
500 kilo / 1,102 lbs |
Length / Width / Height |
4,394 mm (173 in) / 2,146 mm (84.5 in) / 1,003 mm (39.5 in)
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Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) |
2,921 mm (115 in) / 1,803 mm (71 in) / 1,651 mm (65 in)
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Performance figures |
Power to weight |
1.22 bhp / kg |
Resources |
Suggested reading |
- The Lotus Book S2, by William Taylor
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