Lotus 59

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Lotus 59
James Hunt's Lotus 59 Formula 3 car from 1970
Overview
Manufacturer	Lotus Components Ltd.
Production	1969-1970
Designer	Dave Baldwin
Body and chassis
Class	Formula Two, Formula B, Formula Three, Formula Ford
Body style	Open wheel
Powertrain
Engine	F2: 1598 cc Cosworth FVA FB: 1594 cc Cosworth Mk.XIII F3: 997 cc Cosworth MAE FF: 1599 cc Ford Crossflow
Transmission	59B: Hewland FT200 59: Hewland Mk.6
Dimensions
Wheelbase	92.5 inches
Kerb weight	390 KG
Chronology
Predecessor	Lotus 41
Successor	Lotus 69

The Lotus 59 is a racing car built by Lotus Components Ltd. for the 1969 and 1970 seasons of Formula 2, Formula 3, Formula Ford and Formula B.