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1959 - Lola - Climax Sports

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1. Climax Sports 1959
General Information
Make Lola
Model Climax Sports
Production Year 1959
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2160 mm     (85 in)
Front Track 1219 mm     (48 in)
Rear Track 1219 mm     (48 in)
Length 3353 mm     (132 in)
Width
Height
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,55
Weight 380 kg     (837 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 25 litre   (5,5 Imp gal ,  6,6 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Coventry-Climax
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type SOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 8 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1098 cc     (67 cu in)
Bore 72,4 mm     (2,85 in)
Stroke 66,7 mm     (2,63 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,09
Unitary Capacity 274,5 cc/cylinder    (16,75 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 10,5 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 SU carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 90 HP     (67,1 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 7200 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 98 N.m     (72,3 lb.ft ,  10 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 5250 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 89 N.m    (7200 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 236,8 HP/ton    (176,6 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 82 HP/litre    (61,1 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 222 km/h   (138 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,6 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear) I.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)