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John's Online
LOTUS Museum
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TYPE 23
SPORTS RACER
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.TYPE 23
1962 to 1964 
Sports Racing
 

Engine: Lotus Twin Cam 1498cc-------------------------
Gearbox: Renault or VW 4-speed-------------------------
Chassis: Multi-tubular Space Frame---------------------
Front Suspension: Double Wishbones----------------
 and-Coil Spring / Damper Units.----------------------------
Rear Suspension: reversed lower wishbones,-----
un-splined half-shafts providing traverse location,
 twin radius rods, and Coil Spring / Damper Units.--
Wheelbase: 7 ft. 6 in.--------------------------------------------
Front Track: 4 ft. 3.5 in.----------------------------------------
Rear Track: 4 ft. 2 in.--------------------------------------------
Length: 11 ft. 7 in.-----------------------------------------------
Width: 4 ft. 9 in.---------------------------------------------------
Weight: 790 lbs.--------------------------------------------------



One of the most popular sports racers in Lotus history. 
Powered by the Ford based 1100cc engines, and later--
   the 1600cc Lotus Twin Cam.--------------------------------------------
Used Type 19 suspension, with larger tanks.-----------------
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