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LOTUS Museum
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TYPE 52
Proposed Production GT
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TYPE 52
1968
Proposed Production GT

Engine: Lotus Ford Twin-cam------------------------------------------
Gearbox: Renault 4-speed-----------------------------------------------
Chassis: Central Box-section steel backbone with-----------
fork extensions at the rear, linked by light cross-member-
Front Suspension: unequal-length double wishbones,----
& coil spring / damper units.--------------------------------------------
Rear Suspension: Strut-type, with tubular lower link,-------
upper link formed by fixed-length half-shaft, & coil spring
 & damper units.--------------------------------------------------------------
Wheelbase: 7 ft. 8 in.------------------------------------------------------
Front Track: 4 ft. 5.5 in.--------------------------------------------------
Rear Track: 4 ft. 5 in.------------------------------------------------------
Length: 13 ft. 1.5 in.-------------------------------------------------------
Weight: 1300 lbs.----------------------------------------------------------



A 1967 developement of the Europa, with Ford twin-cam
engine for sale in the UK, but not proceeded with.---------
This was the prototype of what was to become the--------
  Europa Twin Cam, but the car was shelved until 1971.----
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