Lotus Type 11

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:automobile
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Lotus_Type_181
gptkbp:aircraft_operated aluminum monocoque
gptkbp:body_style open-wheel racing car
gptkbp:brakes drum brakes
gptkbp:color_options various including green and yellow
gptkbp:cultural_impact featured in motorsport documentaries
gptkbp:current_use varies widely based on condition
gptkbp:design gptkb:Colin_Chapman
gptkbp:drivetrain rear-wheel drive
Lotus 4-speed
gptkbp:engine 1.5 L Coventry Climax FWA inline-four
gptkbp:engine_type naturally aspirated
gptkbp:fan_base enthusiasts of classic racing cars
gptkbp:first_race gptkb:1956_British_Grand_Prix
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 10 US gallons (38 L)
gptkbp:height 38 in (965 mm)
gptkbp:historical_significance pioneered lightweight racing car design
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lotus Type 11
gptkbp:influenced Lotus Type 16
gptkbp:inspiration Lotus Type 10
gptkbp:involved_units approximately 100
gptkbp:legacy influenced future Lotus designs
gptkbp:length 150 in (3,810 mm)
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Lotus_Cars
gptkbp:market_segment classic car collectors
gptkbp:notable_achievement won multiple races in Formula Junior
gptkbp:notable_driver gptkb:Jim_Clark
gptkbp:notable_features lightweight construction
gptkbp:notable_for various engine upgrades over time
gptkbp:notable_race gptkb:1957_Monaco_Grand_Prix
gptkbp:price approximately £1,500
gptkbp:produced_by 100 units
gptkbp:production_location gptkb:Norfolk,_England
gptkbp:production_years 1956-1958
gptkbp:racing_series gptkb:Formula_Junior
competed in various international events
dominated Formula Junior in late 1950s
gptkbp:related_model Lotus Type 12
gptkbp:restoration popular among classic car restorers
gptkbp:speed approximately 4.5 seconds
gptkbp:successor Lotus Type 15
gptkbp:suspension live axle with leaf springs
independent suspension with coil springs
gptkbp:tire_supplier 15 in (380 mm)
gptkbp:top_speed approximately 150 mph (240 km/h)
gptkbp:transmission 4-speed manual
gptkbp:weight approximately 500 kg
gptkbp:wheelbase 90 in (2,286 mm)
gptkbp:width 60 in (1,524 mm)