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 Car: Lotus 79
This page was last updated on 16 September, 2007| Common information: |  | Model: | Lotus 79 |  | Produced by | Lotus |  | Year begin | 1978 |  | Country of origin car | UK |  | Drive | Rear tire dimensions |  |  |  |  |  | Car dimensions: |  | Car weight | 590 kg |  | Engine/fuel: |  | engine size | 2992 cm3 |  | Engine type | Inline 8 cylinder |  | Fuel type | Gasoline |  |  |  |  |  | Speed / acceleration  / power: |  | Max. power | 366.286 kW 11000 ot (491 l.s.) |  | Power weight ratio | 0.6208212 kW/kg |  |  |  |  |  | Brakes, suspension, cooling system: |  | Gearbox | Manual 5-speed |  | Transmission | Manual 5-speed |  Source: The World Car Catalog >>>
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