The Lister Costin is a lightweight sports racing car, designed by British engineer and designer Frank Costin, and developed and built by British manufacturer Lister, between 1958 and 1959.[1][2][3] A total of 17 models were produced. They were powered by either a Jaguar straight-6 engine, or a Chevrolet V8 engine.[4][5][6][7]

Lister Costin
CategorySports car
ConstructorLister
PredecessorLister Knobbly
Technical specifications
ChassisSteel-reinforced tubular space frame covered in aluminum panels
Suspension (front)Double wishbones, coil springs over telescopic shock absorbers
Suspension (rear)DeDion axle, twin trailing arms, coil springs over telescopic shock absorbers
Length4,388 mm (172.8 in)
Width1,702 mm (67.0 in)
Height789 mm (31.1 in)
Axle track1,321 mm (52.0 in) (front)
1,359–1,372 mm (53.5–54.0 in) (rear)
Wheelbase2,305–2,337 mm (90.7–92.0 in)
EngineFront-engine, longitudinally mounted, 3.0–5.4 L (183–330 cu in), Jaguar XK/Chevrolet, I-6/V-8, NA
Transmission4-speed manual
Power260–360 hp (190–270 kW)
Weight1,687–1,962 lb (765–890 kg)
Competition history
Lister-Jaguar Costin

References

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  1. ^ "1959 Lister Costin | Lister". 22 April 2016.
  2. ^ "1959 Lister Costin - Jaguar powered - regarded as the fastest Lister in Europe". www.classicdriver.com.
  3. ^ "1958 Lister Costin". conceptcarz.com.
  4. ^ "1959 Lister Costin Chevrolet - Images, Specifications and Information". Ultimatecarpage.com.
  5. ^ "1959 Lister Costin Jaguar - Images, Specifications and Information". Ultimatecarpage.com.
  6. ^ "The Lister Costin Continuation | Lister Cars".
  7. ^ Moore, Daniel. "The Lister Costin | Lister Cars". www.lister.com.