Manufacturer:	Lotus						Class: G
Model:		Mark 7 America
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DESCRIPTION:
	Open - 2-Seater
	Dry Weight: 900 lbs
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ENGINE:	Type ..............	BMC Type A (Sprite) OHV 4 cyl inline
	Bore & stroke .....	63mm x 76mm
	Capacity ..........	948 cc
	Comp ratio ........	8.3:1
	Head material .....	Cast Iron
	Port size .........	Intake: 1.125", Exhaust 1-13/16" x 1.0"
	Piston material ...	Aluminum
	Piston weight .....	
	Timing data:
		Intake ....	Open 5°BTDC, Close 45°ABDC
		Exhaust ...	Open 40° BBDC, Close 10° ATDC 
	Valve lift: .......	0.28"
	Valve head dia:
		Intake ....	1-3/32"
		Exhaust ...	1.0"
	Valve spring ......	52 lb @ 1.2968", 85 lb @ 1.012"
	Carburation .......	Two SU H1
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TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE TRAIN:
	Ratios:	
		1	3.627	3.0
		2	2.374	1.99
		3	1.412	1.35
		4	1.0	1.0
		5
	Final drive ratios: 4.11, 4.55, 4.875
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CHASSIS
	Wheelbase ...................	
	Track dimension, front ......	
	Track dimension, rear .......	
	Shock absorber ..............	Telescopic
	Steering ratio ..............	3:1
	Brakes ......................	
	Tire size ...................	5.60 x 13, 5.90 x 13
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APPROVED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
	Long range fuel tank (8 gal)
	Large Sump (Q.2341)
	Valve springs (2A.950)
	Distributor (2A.951)