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TYPE 55
FORMULA 3
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TYPE 55   1968
Formula 3

Engine: Cosworth MAE - 100 bhp--------------------------
Gearbox: Hewland Mk4 4-speed----------------------------
Chassis: Multi-tubular Space Frame with--------------
sheet steel stiffening.--------------------------------------------
Front Suspension: Double Wishbones-----------------
 and-Coil Spring / Damper Units.-----------------------------
Rear Suspension: reversed lower wishbones,-------
single upper links, and Coil Spring / Damper Units.
Wheelbase: 7 ft. 6 in.---------------------------------------------
Front Track: 4 ft. 8.5 in.-----------------------------------------
Rear Track: 4 ft. 8 in.---------------------------------------------
Length: 12 ft. 0 in.------------------------------------------------
Weight: 830 lbs.--------------------------------------------------



A Formula 3 car based upon the Type 41.------
It was the first Lotus to show a truly wedged 
shaped body.-----------------------------------------------
It used Gold Leaf Team Lotus Colors.-----------
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