Engine: Holbay-Ford
997cc--------------------------------- Gearbox: Hewland
5-speed---------------------------------- Chassis: Multi-tubular
Space Frame--------------------- Front Suspension:
Double Wishbones---------------- and
Coil Spring / Damper Units.---------------------------- Rear Suspension:
reversed lower wishbones,------ single upper
links, twin radius rods, and-------------- Coil Spring /
Damper Units.---------------------------------- Wheelbase: 7
ft. 8.75 in.---------------------------------------- Maximum Track:
4 ft. 8 in.------------------------------------- Weight: 790 lbs.---------------------------------------------------
The Lotus 59
was prepared for Formula 3 and powered by a
997cc Holbay Ford.------------------ The chassis was
a tubular space frame with--- fiberglass
panels.------------------------------------------ The car is best
known for its distinctive nose. .
