1955 Lotus Mark VIII Specifications

1955 Lotus Mark VIII
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  • Engine Location : Front
    Drive Type : Rear Wheel
    Body / Chassis : Spaceframe chassis
    Weight : 1148 lbs | 520.724 kg
    Inline 4 | MG/Morris based XPAG
    Displacement : 1467 cc | 89.5 cu in. | 1.5 L.
    Power : 85 BHP (62.56 KW) @ 6200 RPM
    2 SU carburetors
    Transmission:
    4 Manual MG

    Total 1955 Mark VIII production : 8
    1955 Lotus Mark VIII

    Sports Roadster

    Seating Capacity : 2
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 156.0 in | 3962 mm.
    Width : 55.0 in | 1397 mm.
    Height : 32.0 in | 813 mm.
    Wheelbase : 87.5 in | 2223 mm.
    Front Track : 48.3 in | 1226 mm.
    Rear Track : 47.5 in | 1207 mm.

    Tires / Wheels
    Wheels : 15 inch 40 spoke wires

    1955 Averages
    Avg. Car Cost : $1,900
    Avg. Household Income : $4,130
    Avg. Home : $10,950
    Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.23

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    Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1955 Lotus Mark VIII? A: The 1955 Lotus Mark VIII has a wheelbase size of 87.50 inches.

    Q: What is the length of the 1955 Lotus Mark VIII? A: The 1955 Lotus Mark VIII has a length of 156.00 inches.

    Q: What is the width of the 1955 Lotus Mark VIII? A: The 1955 Lotus Mark VIII has a width of 55.00 inches.

    Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1955 Lotus Mark VIII? A: The 1955 Lotus Mark VIII was a Sports Roadster.

    Q: What type of wheels did the 1955 Lotus Mark VIII have? A: The 1955 Lotus Mark VIII had 15 inch 40 spoke wires wheels.

    Q: How many 1955 Mark VIIIs were produced? A: Lotus produced 8 examples of the Mark VIII in 1955.

    Q: What engine did the 1955 Lotus Mark VIII have? A: The engine powering the 1955 Lotus Mark VIII was a Inline 4 (1467 cc | 89.5 cu in. | 1.5 L.) with 85 BHP (62.56 KW) @ 6200 RPM.

    Q: What transmission did the 1955 Lotus Mark VIII have? A: The 1955 Lotus Mark VIII had a 4 speed Manual MG gearbox.

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