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This article has been tagged since February 2006. | This article or section needs to be wikified. Please format this article according to the guidelines laid out at Wikipedia:Guide to layout. Please remove this template after wikifying. | This article belongs in one or more categories. Please categorize this article to list it with similar topics. After building multiple trial cars Colin Chapman introduced his first 'production' car in 1952. The heart of the 6, as it was called, was a custom-built tubular frame. To this frame various Ford derived parts were fitted, the suspension, gearbox and engine. It was available to the general public as kit with various options like a stronger rear axle to cope with more powerful engine.
Like many of Chapman's designs the 6 was a very simple one, yet very effective. It was praised for its very fine handling characteristics. Its fine handling helped its drivers to beat cass that looked much more sophisticated.
After 6 production run Colin Chapman's Lotus had established itself as a genuine manufacturer with a bright future ahead.
General Specifications
Number Built: approx 110
Weight: 432 kg / 952.4 lb
Drivetrain
Engine: Ford E93A Straight 4
Engine Location: Front , longitudinally mounted
Displacement: 1.172 liter / 71.5 cu in
Valvetrain: 2 valves / cylinder, Sidevalve
Fuel Feed: SU Carburettors
Aspiration: Naturally Aspirated
Gearbox: Ford 3 speed Manual
Drive: Rear wheel drive
Performance
Power: 50 bhp / 37 KW @ 5000 rpm
Torque: 77 Nm / 57 ft lbs @ 3000 rpm
BHP/Liter: 43 bhp / liter
Power to Weight Ratio: 0.12 bhp / kg
Top Speed: 150 km/h / 93 mph
0-60 mph: 15.0 s
Ultimate Car Page Accessed February 17, 2006
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