Dimensions and Specifications

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This material appeard in the original Rotus web site, which is no longer operational:

 

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Vehicle Type: Front Engine, Rear Wheel Drive, two-seat Roadster

 

Wheelbase: 97.4 inches

 

Overall Length: 144 inches

 

Overall Width: 66 inches

 

Overall Height: 44.25 inches

 

Curb Weight: 1375 lbs (depending on options)

 

Fuel Capacity: 15.6 gal.

 

Suspension: Variable rate coil springs, unequal length, double A-arms (front)

Coil springs, live axle, 4 trailing arms, panhard rod (rear)

 

Steering Type: Rack and Pinion

 

Brakes: 9 inch discs or 11 inch vented discs, 4 puck caliper (front), 9 inch discs (rear)

 

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FOUR CYLINDER:

http://web.archive.org/web/20010806063925/http://members.aol.com/ROTUSROTUS/bullet.gif 4 AGE Toyota Twincam EFI with Toyota 5-Speed Gearbox

http://web.archive.org/web/20010806063925/http://members.aol.com/ROTUSROTUS/bullet.gif 2.3 Ford with T-5, 5-Speed Gearbox

 

ROTARY:

http://web.archive.org/web/20010806063925/http://members.aol.com/ROTUSROTUS/bullet.gif Mazda 13-B

http://web.archive.org/web/20010806063925/http://members.aol.com/ROTUSROTUS/bullet.gif Mazda 13-B Turbo

http://web.archive.org/web/20010806063925/http://members.aol.com/ROTUSROTUS/bullet.gif Mazda 13-B Bi-Turbo

(all Mazda engines are equipped with the Mazda 5-Speed Gear Box)

 

SIX CYLINDER:

http://web.archive.org/web/20010806063925/http://members.aol.com/ROTUSROTUS/bullet.gif GM 4.3 V-6 Vortec with T-5, 5-Speed Gearbox

 

EIGHT CYLINDER:

http://web.archive.org/web/20010806063925/http://members.aol.com/ROTUSROTUS/bullet.gif GM 350 Small Block with T-5, 5-speed gearbox

http://web.archive.org/web/20010806063925/http://members.aol.com/ROTUSROTUS/bullet.gif Buick 215 Aluminum V-8 with T-5, 5-speed gearbox

 

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1. Corbeu Bucket Seats in Vinyl, Leather, or Cloth

2. Four- or five-point racing harness

3. SCCA legal roll bar or cage

4. 15, 16 or 17 inch Alloy wheels

5. High Capacity Ron Davis Racing Radiator

6. Independent Rear Suspension

7. Fuel Cell

8. Side Curtains, top, and tonneau in vinyl or heartz cloth

9. Lexan window wings

10. Removable steering wheel

11. Nickel-plated front and rear suspension arms

12. 11 in. or 13 in. rear fenders

13. Clamshell or bicycle style front fenders

14. 12 in. X 1 in. vented front rotors

15. 4-puck alloy calipers

16. Stainless Braided Brake Lines

17. Stainless Braided Engine Plumbing

18. Borla Stainless Steel Exhaust

19. Keyless Ignition

20. Theft Deterrent System

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