1965 Lotus 23B/C conversion

Groups 4-6

Logbook: SVRA & HSR Condition: Excellent Price:  US $145,000  Currency_Convert Location: Indianapolis, IN USA   This listing has been viewed 23812 times.

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Excellent example of the "C" version of the Lotus 23. Converted from a 23B. Race proven & well sorted. Always professionally prepped & maintained. Recently re-furbished and completely gone through, only 2 events since. Fresh 2.0L BMW engine and Hewland Mk5 gearbox. Fresh paint & graphics. New suspension & sway bars. Ready to go for SVRA Group 5. Currently located in Indianapolis.

Performance Data

• Class: Group 5
• Weight: 1025 lbs

Engine

• Engine Builder: Savannah Race Engineering
• Manufacturer: BMW
• Displacement: 2.0L
• Horsepower: 180
• Torque: 140
• Induction: Weber 48 DCO Carbs
• Heads: Aluminum
• Block: Steel
• Clutch: Tilton
• Exhaust: Stainless
• Races: 2

Fuel System

• Fuel Cell
• Capacity: 6 Gallons
• Fuel Pump: Electric
• Fuel Type: 110-112

Oil/Water System

• Radiator: Ron Davis Radiator
• Water Rad Location: Front
• Water Pump: BMW
• Oil Cooler: Oxford
• Oil Cooler Location: Front

Electrical System

• Ignition: MSD
• Battery: Odyssey PC925

Transmission

• Manfacturer: Hewland
• Type: Mk5
• Gears: 5-speed
• Shifter: H-gate
• Trans Cooler: No
• Races: 2

Rear End

• Ratio: 10-31

Body

• Construction: Fiberglass
• Color: Black & Red
• Condition: Excellent

Chassis

• Type: Spaceframe
• Material: Steel
• Finish: Gray Powdercoat
• Condition: Excellent
• Front Suspension: Double Wishbone/Plated/Excellent
• Rear Suspension: Double Wishbone/Plated/Excellent
• Shocks: Koni Double-Adjustable
• Brakes: Girling Calipers & 4 Wheel Disc
• Steering: Rack & Pinion
• Wheels: Lotus 23C Magnesium
• Tires: Avon

Interior

• Color/Finish: Red/Gray
• Material: Aluminum
• Fire System: FireBottle
• Restraints: Sabelt
• Guages: SPA Tach & Smiths Guages
• Steering Wheel: Momo
• Condition: Excellent

Spares

• Limited spares

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