Lotus 59
| Lotus 59 | |
|---|---|
James Hunt's Lotus 59 Formula 3 car from 1970 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Lotus Components Ltd. |
| Production | 1969-1970 |
| Designer | Dave Baldwin |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Formula Two, Formula B, Formula Three, Formula Ford |
| Body style | Open wheel |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | F2: 1598 cc Cosworth FVA FB: 1594 cc Cosworth Mk.XIII F3: 997 cc Cosworth MAE FF: 1599 cc Ford Crossflow |
| Transmission | 59B: Hewland FT200 59: Hewland Mk.6 |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 92.5 inches |
| Kerb weight | 390 KG |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Lotus 41 |
| Successor | Lotus 69 |
The Lotus 59 is a racing car built by Lotus Components Ltd. for the 1969 and 1970 seasons of Formula 2, Formula 3, Formula Ford and Formula B.