Description
This car was completely restored to original condition in 1995 in conjunction with James Denty to the highest standard. James is the son of the international Lotus Restorer, Peter Denty. At that time all suspect parts were replaced with new or refurbished. The engine and gearbox was rebuilt with all new internals, fuel cells were, leak checked and new foam added. When complete James drove the car at a VARA meeting in Las Vegas and was at the head of the field in every session he ran. Since then the car has only done 5 gentle events and has approximately 10 hour running.
History
This the last model Lotus Components built for sale to the public and was a very sucessful model in all the different formulas it ran in. In fact it was the only model to run in every single seater formula in Euope in the 70's i.e. FF,F3,F2,FA&FB and also F1, Pete Lovely of Seattle had one converted to use a Cosworth DFV V8 engine and ran it in the US GP.
Engine
Engine Builder: Holbay
Manufacturer: Lotus Ford
Type: Twin Cam
Displacement: 1599
Horsepower: Approx. 180
Induction: Twin Weber 45 DCOE's
Heads: Lotus Twin Cam
Block: Cast Iron Selected Ford Block
Main Caps: Steel
Crankshaft: Steel
Connecting Rods: Steel
Pistons: Forged
Camshaft: Full Race
Clutch: AP Twin Disc.
Flywheel: Lightweight Steel
Exhaust: Tubular 4:1
Total Time: Approx. 12
Fuel System
Fuel Cell
Manufacturer: FTP
Capacity: 2 X 9
Fuel Pump: Electric
Fuel Type: Gas
Oil/Water System
Radiator: Brass
Water Rad Location: Front
Water Pump: Standard
Oil Cooler: Alloy
Oil Cooler Location: In Front of Rad.
Electrical System
Ignition: Luminition
Alternator: None
Battery: Below Drivers Knees
Data Logger: None
Computer: None
Transmission
Manfacturer: Hewland
Type: FT 200
Gears: 5 Plus Reverse.
Shifter: Manual on RHS.
Rear End
Manufacturer: Hewland
Type: Cam & Pawl Limited Slip
Ratio: 9:31
Case: Magnesium
Differential: LSD
Axles: Mid. Sized Donuts
Each Axle has centering device inside Donut
Body
Construction: Alloy(under body and sides and Fibreglass nose cockpit and eng.cover
Color: Maroon
Condition: Good
Chassis
Builder: Lotus
Material: Steel/Alloy.
Finish: Polished Alloy/Painted Fibreglass
Condition: Good
Front Suspension: Mag Upright/Wishbones, chromed, good
Rear Suspension: Mag. Upright/Wishbones, chromed, good
Shocks: Koni: Double adjustable in Alloy
Brakes: Rebuilt Girling Calipers/Solid Discs all round
