The ERA 30 takes its design inspiration from the Lotus 23 although the car has
been designed to be slightly larger with wider tyres and bigger brakes. In fact, the
front end is more like the Lotus 30 than a 23.
For those who do not remember the Lotus 23, it dominated the racing scene in
the early sixties beginning with Jim Clark’s win in April 1963 in the British
Empire Trophy at Oulton Park circuit.
The ERA30 is so named because it is only 30 inches from the
ground to the top of the screen. With its bullet like aerodynamics,
this ERA cuts the air effortlessly. With only a standard 1800cc
Zetec with twin 45 side draught carburettors and Weber Alpha management, it gives
outstanding acceleration, top speed and handling. Other engines can be fitted.
Standard Road Specification ERA30 Fitted with the 1800cc Ford Zetec 0-60mph = approx 4.82secs
50-70mph = approx 1.98secs 50-100mph = approx 6.78secs
Model / type ERA 30
Chassis 90% round and square
lightweight tube space frame,
powder coated
Body Lightweight GRP with carbon,
wings carbon
Engine Ford Zetec 1.8ltr, 2ltr and others
Transmission Mk 9 Hewland 5 speed Historic
Steering Rack and pinion 2.2 turns
Brakes Disc front, disc rear, optional
alloy calipers on the front
Suspension Front double wishbone, rear
wishbones with trailing arms.
Adjustable shocks all corners
Front track 1325mm
Rear track 1350mm
Wheel base 2330mm
Overall length 3560mm
Weight 575kgs
Wheels Superlite 15inch Alloy
Tyres 205-50-15
