The Lister Knobbly is a lightweight sports racing car, designed, developed and built by the British car manufacturer Lister, which was originally produced between 1957 and 1959.[2] The nickname "Knobbly" came from the distinctive but odd curved design of the bodywork, giving the car a unique shape.[3] It was powered by either Jaguar straight-6 or a larger Chevrolet small-block engine.[4]

Lister Knobbly[1]
CategorySports car
ConstructorLister
SuccessorLister Costin
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
Length4,115–4,120 mm (162.0–162.2 in)
Width1,588–1,590 mm (62.5–62.6 in)
Height990–991 mm (39.0–39.0 in)
Wheelbase2,305–2,337 mm (90.7–92.0 in)
EngineFront-engine, longitudinally mounted, 3.8–5.4 L (232–330 cu in), Jaguar XK/Chevrolet, I-6/V-8, NA
Transmission4-speed manual
Power306–350 hp (228–261 kW)
Weight1,808–1,984 lb (820–900 kg)
Competition history
Lister Chevrolet Knobbly

References

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  1. ^ "Lister Knobbly Jaguar". Ultimatecarpage.
    - "Lister Knobbly Chevrolet". Ultimatecarpage.
  2. ^ "'Most successful' Lister Jaguar Knobbly, owned by Peter Whitehead, for sale". Motor Sport. 23 April 2020.
  3. ^ "1958 Lister 'Knobbly' - PRICE REDUCTION". Classic Driver.
    - "1958 Lister-Jaguar 'Knobbly'". Top Speed. 3 October 2017.
  4. ^ "The Lister Knobbly Road Car". Lister Cars.
    - "The Lister Knobbly Continuation". Lister Cars.
    - "1958→1959 Lister Knobbly". Supercars. 22 April 2016.
    - "1958 Lister-Jaguar 'Knobbly'". RM Sotheby's.