These are standard specifications for the 1963 Lotus Type 27, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual Hewland MK4 VW-Based
Chassis # 36
Chassis # 27-JM-22
Chassis # 27 JM 7
Chassis # 27JM5
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Chassis # JM-22-14
Chassis # 27 FM 24
Chassis # 19
Features
| Engine Location : | Mid |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Aluminum Alloy Monocoque |
| Production Years for Series : | 1962 - 1963 |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1097 cc | 66.9 cu in. | 1.1 L. |
| Power : | 120 BHP (88.32 KW) @ 9000 RPM |
4 Manual Hewland MK4 VW-Based
Production Figures
| Type 27 Production (1962-1963) : | 35 |
| 1963 Lotus Type 27 | |
Dimension(s)
Formula Junior Racer
Chassis # 36
Chassis # 27-JM-22
Chassis # 27 JM 7
Chassis # 27JM5
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Chassis # JM-22-14
Chassis # 27 FM 24
Chassis # 19
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase : | 90.0 in | 2286 mm. |
| Front Track : | 51.5 in | 1309 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 51.5 in | 1309 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Upper rocking arms, lower wishbones and inboard coil springs/damper units Rear : Upper links, twin radius rods, reversed lower wishbones adn outboard coil spring/damper units | |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 4.5 / 5.5 Dunlop Series L |
1963 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $3,233 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $5,807 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,650 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.29 |
1963 Lotus Type 27 FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1963 Lotus Type 27?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1963 Lotus Type 27? A: The 1963 Lotus Type 27 has a wheelbase size of 90.00 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1963 Lotus Type 27? A: The 1963 Lotus Type 27 was a Formula Junior Racer.Q: What tires did the 1963 Lotus Type 27 have? A: The 1963 Lotus Type 27 had 4.5 / 5.5 Dunlop Series L tires.Q: How many Type 27 were produced? A: Lotus produced 35 examples of the Type 27 from 1962 to 1963.Q: What engine did the 1963 Lotus Type 27 have? A: The engine powering the 1963 Lotus Type 27 was a Inline 4 (1097 cc | 66.9 cu in. | 1.1 L.) with 120 BHP (88.32 KW) @ 9000 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1963 Lotus Type 27 have? A: The 1963 Lotus Type 27 had a 4 speed Manual Hewland MK4 VW-Based gearbox.