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TYPE
29
1963
Indianapolis Racer
Engine: Ford V8
4260cc - 370 bhp--------------------------------
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Gearbox: Colotti
Tipo 37 4-Speed----------------------------------
Chassis: Monocoque
based on two side pontoons--------
constructed from
16-guage aluminum-alloy sheet----------
with welded steel
cross-member.-------------------------------
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Front Suspension:
Upper cantilever rocking arms,----- --
lower wishbones,-&
inboard coil spring / damper units.
Rear Suspension:
Upper links, twin radius
rods,---------- -
reversed lower
wishbones, and outboard coil spring----
& damper
units.----------------------------------------------------------
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Wheelbase: 8 ft. 0
in.--------------------------------------------------
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Maximum Track: 4 ft.
5.25 in.--------------------------------------
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Length: 13 ft. 0 in.-----------------------------------------------------
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Weight: 1120 lbs.------------------------------------------------------
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The Lotus 29 was based
upon the Lotus 25, but was
built with its
suspension offset to the left specifically
to handle the
left turns at the Indianapolis 500.----------
Jim Clark finished second
at Indy, first at Milwaukee,
and dominated
at Trenton.-----------------------------------------
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