
RUMBLINGS EXHAUST NOTES, March 1928
AT this time the eyes of all motorists are turned to Daytona Beach, Florida, where tremendous things have been happening. At the time of writing, Captain Campbell, the ' `…
Engine: Four cylinders, 82.55 mm. x 72.75 mm. (1,558 c.c.). Twin-overhead camshafts. 9.5:1 compression ratio. 105 b.h.p. at 5,500 r.p.m.
Gear ratio: 1st, 2.509; 2nd, 1.679; 3rd, 1.230; top, 1.0:1.
Tyres: Dunlop SP41, 145-13 in.
Weight: 11-1/2 cwt. (makers’ kerb weight figure).
Steering ratio: 2-1/2 turns lock-to-lock.
Fuel capacity: 10 gallons. (Range approximately 240 miles.)
Wheelbase: 7 ft.
Track: Front and rear : 3 ft. 11-1/2 in.
Dimensions: 12 ft. 1-1/2 in. x 4 ft. 8 in. x 3 ft. 5 in. (high).
Price: £1,179 (in kit form). £1,435 17s. 1d. (fully assembled).
Makers: Lotus Cars Ltd., Delamare Rd., Cheshunt, Herts.
Performance data
0-30 m.p.h. … 3.0 sec.
0-40 m.p.h. … 4.5 sec.
0-50 m.p.h. … 7.0 sec.
0-60 m.p.h. … 9.2 sec.
0-70 m.p.h. … 11.6 sec.
0-80 m.p.h. … 14.5 sec.
0-90 m.p.h. … 18.5 sec.
0-100 m.p.h. … 23.8 sec.
Speeds in gears: (At 6,500 r.p.m.)
1st:, 45 m.p.h.; 2nd:, 71 m.p.h.; 3rd:, 91 m.p.h.; Top, 108 m.p.h.
Standing start 1/4-mile … 16.5 sec.