Lotus Esprit - Suspension Systems; Front Suspension Details; Rear Suspension Details; Brakes and Wheels

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FRONT SUSPENSION
Independent by twin upper wishbones, with single_ lower link and anti-roll bar providing lower
location. Coil springs and telescopic shock absorbers.
Steering:
*Front Wheel Toe In:
*Camber Angle:
Castor Angle:
Swivel· Pin Angle (kpi):
• At Ride Height (2 people in carl
REAR SUSPENSION
Rack and pinion
3 to 5 mm ~in to ~ in
0° to -Y:.
0
3° to 3Y:.
0
gO
Independent by diagonal trailing arm end lateral link with fixed length drive shafts.
Coil springs and telescopic shock absorbers.
*Camber Angle:
*Rear Wheel Toe
In:
*At Ride Height (2 people in car)
BRAKES
0° to -Y:.
0
8 to 10 mm, ~to ~in
Girling Hydraulic with type 28 Supervac-Servo. Split front to rear system, disc all round.
Front: Disc diameter 250 mm, 9.7 in
Rear: Disc diameter 275 mm, 10.82 in
Handbrake: Mechanical rear wheels only
WHEELS AND TYRES
Wheel Type:
Tyres:
Tyre Pressure:
DIMENSIONS
Height:
Width:
Length:
Wheel
Base:
Track:
Ground Clearance:
Kerb Weight:
Bolt on alloy
Size - Front: 6JK x 14
Rear: 7JK x 14
Type - Dunlop "SP Sport Super"
Size - Front: 205/60 VR x 14 (Radial)
Rear:
205/70 VR x 14 (Radial)
1.3 kg.cm.sq, 18 lbs
in. sq.- Front
1.9 kg.cm.sq, 27 lbs in.sq.- Rear
111 em (43.75 in)
186 em (73.24 in)
426cm (167.71 in)
244 em (96 in)
Front 151.13 em (59.50 in)
Rear
151.13 em (59.50 in)
15.24 em (6 in)
1052.35 kg (2320 lbs)
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