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TYPE 48
FORMULA 2
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TYPE 48   1968
Formula 2

Engine: Cosworth FVA 1599cc--------------------------------------------
Gearbox: ZF 5DS12  5-speed------------------------------------------------
Chassis: Monocoque, with tubular space-frame engine bay. 
Front Suspension: Upper cantilever rocking arms,---------------
lower wishbones,-& inboard coil spring / damper units.--------
Rear Suspension: reversed lower wishbones, top links,-------
twin radius rods and coil spring damper units.---------------------
Wheelbase: 7 ft. 7.75 in.-------------------------------------------------------
Maximum Track: 4 ft. 10 in.--------------------------------------------------
Length: 12 ft. 5.5 in.------------------------------------------------------------
Weight: 830 lbs.-----------------------------------------------------------------



A 1600cc Formula 2 car with a monocoque-----
chassis and a tubular space frame engine bay.
Suspension was similar to the Lotus 44.----------
The Lotus 48 won numerous times in Europe---
and Australia's Tasman Cup.---------------------------
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