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John's Online
LOTUS Museum
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TYPE 61
FORMULA FORD
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TYPE 61, 61M
1969 to 1971
Formula Ford

Engine: Lotus Holbay LH / 105-----------------------------
Gearbox: Hewland Mk6, 4 speed--------------------------
Chassis: Multi-tubular Space Frame---------------------
Front Suspension: Double Wishbones----------------
 and Coil Spring / Damper Units.----------------------------
Rear Suspension: reversed lower wishbones,------
upper links, twin radius rods, and Coil Spring-------
  & Damper Units.----------------------------------------------------
Wheelbase: 7 ft. 6 in.--------------------------------------------
Front & Rear Track: 4 ft. 3.5 in.----------------------------
Length: 12 ft. 6 in.-----------------------------------------------
Weight: 750 lbs.--------------------------------------------------



A wedge shaped Formula Ford with multi-tubular
space frame and stress steel undertray.--------------
The car was successfully used for racing and for
Russell's driving schools.----------------------------------
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