Specifications of the Lotus 11 Sports Racer

Production: 1956-1958; 200 Series 1* cars, 70 Series 2 cars

Models: Le Mans*, Club, and Sport

Chassis Nos. Starting at #150

Chassis structure: Steel multi-tube space frame

Body: hand-rolled aluminum; LeMans* with metal tonneau on passenger side

Weight: approx.1000 lbs

Motor: Coventry Climax 750 to1500cc (1220ccFWE*); Ford 1172cc

 Power: 100hp* @ 7000 rpm; Ford, 36 hp

 Torque: 80ft-lb* @ 5000 rpm

 Valve Gear: SOHC*

Transmission: 4-speed*

Front suspension:

 Series 1  Swing axle, anti-roll bar; Series 2  Upper/Lower wishbones, anti-roll bar

Rear Suspension:

 Solid axle; deDion tube/A-frame*

Top Speed: 140+ mph*

*(refers to Museum LeMans model, chassis #249)