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Country of origin:Great Britain
Produced in:1971
Numbers built:1
Internal name:Type 56
Designed by:Colin Chapman and Maurice Philippe
Author:Wouter Melissen
Last updated:November 21, 2023
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Engine
Configuration Pratt & Whitney STN 6/76 Gas Turbine
Location Mid, longitudinally mounted
Power 475 bhp / 354 kW @ 45,000 rpm

Drivetrain
Chassis aluminium monocoque
Suspension (fr/r) double wishbones, rocker actuated coil springs and dampers, anti-roll bar
Steering rack-and-pinion
Brakes (fr/r) Girling ventilated discs, in-board
Drive All wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight 600 kilo / 1,323 lbs
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2,616 mm (103 in) / 1,587 mm (62.5 in) / 1,587 mm (62.5 in)
Fuel tank 320 Litre (84.5 Gallon US / 70.4 Gallon Imperial)
Wheels 14 x 15
Tyres Firestone 11.0/24.0 - 15

Performance figures
Power to weight 0.79 bhp / kg

Resources
Suggested reading
  • The Lotus Book S2, by William Taylor
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