Lotus 59
Single seater track racing car circa 1970 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Lotus 59 is a racing car built by Lotus Components Ltd. for the 1969 and 1970 seasons of Formula 2, Formula 3, Formula Ford and Formula B.
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Lotus 59 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Lotus Components Ltd. |
Production | 1969-1970 |
Designer | Dave Baldwin |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Formula Two, Formula B, Formula Three, Formula Ford |
Body style | Open wheel |
Powertrain | |
Engine | F2: 1598 cc Cosworth FVA FB: 1594 cc Cosworth Mk.XIII F3: 997 cc Cosworth MAE FF: 1599 cc Ford Crossflow |
Transmission | 59B: Hewland FT200 59: Hewland Mk.6 |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 92.5 inches |
Kerb weight | 390 KG |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Lotus 41 |
Successor | Lotus 69 |
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