Description
This is a championship winning car with FIA papers and a full and proper history. It has a very strong Lotus Twin Cam built by Colin Holt (UK). The Hewland 5 speed is in excellent condition. The car has a spare set of 3 piece Revolution wheels fitted with wet tyres. This Ensign can be run as an exhibition F3 car with wings and slicks or in FB without wings and treaded tyres.
History
Built in 1972 Ensign Cars, 72/74 John Littler, Raced in then modern F3 International events, Lombard and Forward Trust Series, car won Classic F3 Championship in 1988 driven by Malcolm Carter. 1996 Richard Dawson was championship runner up.
Recent Competition History
See history
Performance Data
Class: F3
Weight: 1000 lbs
Best Time: N/A sec
Track: N/A
Engine
Engine Builder: Ensign
Manufacturer: Ensign
Type: F3
Displacement: 1598
Horsepower: 160
Torque: 150ft lb
Induction: 2 x 40DCOE Webers
Heads: Lotus Twin Cam
Block: L
Main Caps: Steel
Crankshaft: Steel
Connecting Rods: Steel
Pistons: Forged
Camshaft: Spec F3
Valves: 1.625/1.4
Valve Train: OHC
Clutch: Sintered
Pressure Plate: AP
Flywheel: Steel
Exhaust: Tubular headers
Total Time: one season
Races: 8
Fuel System
Fuel Cell
Manufacturer: N/A
Age: 10
Capacity: 5 Galls
Fuel Pump: Bendix
Fuel Type: 110/Lead
Oil/Water System
Radiator: Twin
Water Rad Location: Rear
Water Pump: Stock Lotus
Oil Cooler: Canister
Oil Cooler Location: RH Rear
Electrical System
Ignition: Luminition
Alternator: N/A
Battery: 12 Volt Race
Data Logger: N/A
Computer: N/A
Transmission
Manfacturer: Hewland
Type: MK8
Gears: Five
Shifter: RH
Converter: N/A
Trans Cooler: N/A
Transbrake: N/A
Races: N/A
Rear End
Manufacturer: Hewland
Type: Open
Cooler: N/A
Ratio: 10/31
Case: Alloy
Differential: Open
Axles: CV
Races: N/A
Body
Construction: Fiberglass
Color: Green
Paint: Two stage
Condition: Excellent
Chassis
Type: Semi Monocoque
Builder: Ensign
Material: Steel/Alloy
Finish: Powder Coat/Polish
Condition: Excellent
Front Suspension: Conventional/Nickel Plated/Excellent
