The Lotus 23 was designed by Colin Chapman as a small-displacement sports racing car. Nominally a two-seater, it was purpose-built for FIA Group 4 racing in 1962–1963. Unlike its predecessors Lotus 15 and 17, the engine was mounted amidship behind the driver in the similar configuration developed on Lotus 19.

The Lotus 23 was a racing car produced by Lotus starting in 1962. Created to race in FIA Group 4 racing, the Lotus 23 was available with a range of engines, and proved a successful racing car. The Lotus 23 was in production until 1963.

Dec 1, 2004 · Small sports cars were making a big return in the early sixtees and Lotus jumped on the bandwagon with the 23. Under the two-seater body it was similar in design to the very successful Lotus 22 Formula 2 racer. Engines available for the 23 ranged from around 1 …

Nov 1, 2021 · This 1962 Lotus 23B is one of approximately 130 Type 23 sports racing cars built by the British manufacturer between 1962 and 1964, and it is said to have been originally delivered to Australia.

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The Type 23 from 1962 is one of the best known, in part because it was the last ‘pure’ small-capacity sports racer that Lotus founder Colin Chapman designed. All the later ones were modified versions of road cars.

Aug 9, 2022 · The Lotus 23’s four-bolt “wobbly web” front wheel was part of the car’s rejection by overly officious scrutineers at Le Mans that guaranteed Chapman’s vowing to never return. Dave Handy, driving Charlie Gibson’s Lotus 23 at Lime Rock, sits low in the sports racer’s semi-recumbent driving position.

Feb 11, 2015 · Bid for the chance to own a Documented 1962 Lotus 23 at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #178.

Lotus 23 dimensions, according to original Lotus sales literature: 140" overall length, 59.5" overall width, 27" height, 90" wheelbase, 51.5"/50" front/rear track, 884# (dry) with 1097cc Cosworth Ford engine. Low, wide, and streamlined! Transparent Perspex headlamp fairings streamline airflow.

The Lotus 23 was a small-bore sports racer with fiberglass coachwork designed by Frank Costin. Designed to compete in a variety of racing classes, the 23 quickly became known as a 'giant killer,' capable of outperforming more powerful competitors.