Lotus Mark IX
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Lotus Mark IX | ||
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Curb weight 1,080 pounds (490 kg) | | |
Chronology | ||
Predecessor | Lotus Mark VIII | |
Successor | Lotus Eleven |
The Lotus Mark IX (1955) was an
During this early era, of 1954–1955, Lotus Engineering was still a fledgling company, and cars were delivered in different states of completion on special orders. Similar to the Mark VIII, the Mark IX was available in various configurations and different engines, including the 1500 cc MG, 1500 cc Connaught and 2-litre Bristol were fitted. However, the Mark IX designation is most often powered by the 1100 cc Coventry Climax engine. Apparently, two models of Mark IX were offered – the "Club" and the "Le Mans", the latter of which had larger drum brakes fitted.
The chassis of the Mark IX was a new design, compared to that of the
A total of about thirty of the Mark IX sports racing cars were produced in various forms, and these were successfully raced in both Europe and the US. The first two examples of the Mark IX were apparently delivered to the US with the 1100 cc Coventry Climax engine to compete in the
References
- ISBN 978-1-84425-413-2.
- ^ Lotus Mk IX, Motorsport Magazine, pages 79–82, May 2003.
External links
Media related to Lotus MkIX at Wikimedia Commons