Description
Currently running as FB with Steel Lotus Twincam. Morris Nunn built. Run with or without wings. Girling alloy calipers. Original magnesium wheels. Hewland transaxle with locker. Factory suspension upgrades. Logbooks to 1991. New lower A-arms in 2000. Race ready. Transponder #: 1593385.
History
31 were built. Originally purchased by Michael Tyrell Raced '71 to '77 in European F3. Imported to USA in '78. Raced SCCA Formula C class. Raced as C-Sportracer in '83. Restored to original condition in '91. Raced vintage since.
Recent Competition History
Dozens of class wins, several overall wins, Most Valuable Participant Award. Won Pike's Peak International Raceway 6-18-05.
Performance Data
Class: FB
Weight: 980 lbs
Track: Pueblo Motorsport Park
Engine
Engine Builder: David Rosenwinge
Manufacturer: Ford/Lotus
Type: Lotus Twincam
Displacement: 1600
Horsepower: 195
Torque: unknown
Induction: 45mm Webers
Heads: Ported and polished Lotus
Block: Ford Kent 711M
Main Caps: original
Crankshaft: Dave Bean billet
Connecting Rods: Carrillos
Pistons: JAE
Camshaft: intake .490 lift, exhaust .470 lift
Valves: int 1.625 d, ex 1.375 d SS
Valve Train: overhead cam
Clutch: steel twin-plate
Pressure Plate: race twin-plate
Flywheel: small dia F3
Exhaust: stepped, Jet Hot coated
Total Time: varies
Races: Several
New lower A-arms front and rear. And necessary rod ends.
Fuel System
Fuel Cell
Manufacturer: Fuel Safe
Age: 16
Capacity: 9 gallon
Fuel Pump: electric
Fuel Type: Race gas
Oil/Water System
Radiator: Yes, two
Water Rad Location: side pods
Water Pump: mechanical
Oil Cooler: Yes
Oil Cooler Location: right-side pod
Electrical System
Ignition: Electronic
Alternator: No
Battery: Odyssey
Data Logger: No
Computer: No
Transmission
Manfacturer: Hewland
Type: Mark 8 five-speed
Gears: Ten various sets
Shifter: Standard
Trans Cooler: No
Races: Varies
Rear End
Manufacturer: Hewland
Type: Mark 8
Cooler: No
Ratio: 9:31
Case: Volkswagen
Differential: Hewland
Axles: Hewland
Races: Varies
Cam and pawl locker
Body
Construction: Fiberglass
Color: Hot blue and hot green
Paint: acrylic enamel
Condition: Fair
Black pinstriping
Chassis
Type: Spaceframe/monocoque
Builder: Morris Nunn
Material: Steel tube, stressed aluminum
Finish: Painted, polished
Condition: Good
Front Suspension: Upper lower control arms, coil-over, nickel-plated, very good
Rear Suspension: Upper lower control arms, coil-over, nickel plated, very good
Shocks: Bilstein gas original equipment, rebuilt in 2002 by Bilstein
