Lotus 39

Lotus 39
Overview
ManufacturerLotus Components Ltd.
Production1966-1970
DesignerColin Chapman
Body and chassis
ClassTasman Series
Body styleOpen wheel
Powertrain
Engine2,495 cc Coventry Climax FPF Straight 4
TransmissionHewland HD5 5 speed Manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase91.4 inches
Kerb weight567 KG
Chronology
PredecessorLotus 38
SuccessorLotus 41

The Lotus 39 was a single-seat racing car produced by Team Lotus. It was originally intended for use in Formula One, to be powered by the Coventry Climax 1.5 litre flat-16 engine. The engine project fell through and the chassis was modified to accept a Climax 2.5 litre engine for the 1966 Tasman Series, in which Jim Clark finished in third place.

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