| | Lotus Europa First 100 Cars |
 | | The Lotus 72 used variable rate Cosworth Ford DFV torsion bar springs at both front and V8, 2993cc rear, front inboard disc brakes, the Hewland FG, 5 speed continuation of the wedge aerodynamic Monocoque chassis bodywork, multiple element rear wing Weight: 1170 lbs and side radiators. |
 | | Lotus Garrett AiResearch Turbocharger placed the carburetors downstream of the Backbone and space frame turbo enabling them to raise the Weight: 2800 lbs compression ratio, thus enhancing the efficiency of the engine and eliminating turbo lag. |
 | | The Lotus 86 was Formula 1 yet another of Chapman's strokes of genius, Cosworth DFV V8 for it used two chassis, one for Lotus Hewland FGA aerodynamic ground effects downforce and the other to carry the driver. |
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