Lotus Cars By Model Number

A list of all model numbers used by Lotus

Lotus is a unique car company that grew from the fertile genius of Colin Chapman. The early creations were a blend of sport, competition and street use cars. As the company grew the cars became purpose built race cars and production road cars that were thinly disguised race cars that spent the weekdays going to and from work and on theweekends circulating around the local race tracks.

MARK 1 1948 The first, based upon a 1930 Austin 7 saloon. Trials SpecialThe chassis was constructed in a manner that Chapman had learned from his engineering schooling. Every body panel was stressed such that it would add to overall strength of the car without adding unnecessary weight,an engineering philosophy which was to carry on for the rest of Lotus history.

MARK 2 1949 A much improved specials for Trials, circuit and track use. First fitted Trials and racing specialwith a Ford 8 motor and later upgraded to a 1172cc Ford 10. Ford 1172 cc side valveSignificant were the steering headlamps enclosed by the grill. 4 speed

MARK 3 1951 to 1952 The first Lotus built for closed circuit racing. Chapman designed to win 750 Formula Carthe 750cc Championship. Chapman and his then girl friend, Hazel, Chassis weighed 65 lbsdrove the car to the race, promptly won and then drove home. Chapman cleverly developed an intake manifold to "de-siameze" the usual two port Austinengine, subsequently the rules were changed to ban such manifolds. The first Lotus sold to customers.

MARK 4 1952 With his shop behind his father's hosterly in Homsey, Chapman bagat Trials CarLotus Engineering. The Mark 4 was a upgraded Mark 2 with a 1172cc Ford engine.

MARK 5 xxxx This car was never built. It was to be the first 100 mph 750cc formular car.

MARK 6 1952 to 1955 The Mark Six was the first production sports car for Lotus. The Mark Six Tubular chassis, 55 lbsused independent front suspension, and a tubular steel space frame Ford 1099cc, 40 bhpcovered by stressed panels of aluminium.The Mark Six was extremely 3 Speed Ford.successful both on the track and on the road. Number built: 110

MARK 7 1952 The Mark Seven was a Formula 2 racer. Sports Racing CarThat became the Chairmontes special.

Mark 7 Productions Sports Car An upgraded Mark 6. Its introduction was Series 1: Seven F, Seven 7,put off until time was found in the busy Super Seven, Seven A,racing circuit. The chassis is a simplified Seven A Americaversion of the Eleven with stressed aluminum Series 2: Seven F, Seven A,panels in the undertray and sides. Numerous Seven A America, Seven,engines (Ford, BMC, and Coventry Climax) Super Seven, SCCA Cosworth,and upgrades were made over the 16 years Super Seven 1500,of production. Still in production today Cosworth Super Seven 1500in variant of the Caterham Seven.1957 to 1973 Series 3: Economy, Standard,

Seven SS, Seven S Series 4 (see Type 60)

MARK 8 1954 Chapman brought aerodynamics to racing with Frank Costin, Sports Racing Caraeronautical aerodynamics engineer with de Havilland Aircraft Company. MG 1467ccThe Mark 8 could exeed 125mph with only 85 horsepower. The Mark 8 Tubular space framehad a fully panelled undertray illustrating that Costin was fully aware Independent Front Suspensionthat the air flow beneath the car was as important as that above the deDion rear suspensioncar a lesson that Chapman was to later take to the extreme.

MARK 9 1955 With Mike Costin in full time employment Lotus developed a smaller Sports Racing Carlighter more aerodynamic car than the Mk8. The Mark 9 was raced at Coventry Climax FWASebring and led at Le Mans in the 1100cc class Top Speed: 127 mph

0-60: 7.8 sec

MARK 10 1955 Customer Mike Anthony wanted a Mk8 capable of running a 2 liter Sports Racing Carsix cylinder Bristol engine. The Mark 10 used Dunlop disc brakes Bristol 1971cc enginefront and rear with an aerodynamic low drag body. Bristol 4 speed

MARK 11 1956 to 1958 The "Eleven" was a class winning car at Le Mans. It set the world speed Sports Racing Carrecord for an 1100cc (67 CID) car at 143mph! The Eleven won in class Coventry Climax:at the LeMans 24 hours of Endurance in the 1500cc and 1100cc classes FWA 1098ccand took the overall win for the Index of Performance. Revised in 1956 FWB 1460ccto Series 2 specifications. Tubular space frame

TYPE 12 1957 The Type 12 was first raced in 1957. This was the first non-road going Formula 2 and Formula 1Lotus. A single seat race car tubular space framed Formular 2 racer. Coventry Climax FPFThe car showed promise and was Lotu´s beginning in what was to Lotus 5 speed Become the most successful modern racing team. Weight: 660 lbs

TYPE 13 x Was not allocated, but is considered 11 Series 2.

TYPE 14 - Elite 1957 to 1963 The Lotus Elite was introduced at the 1957 Earls Court Motor Show. Production GT CarYears ahead of its time the Elite body and chassis were of a fiberglass Coventry Climax FWEmonocoque design with suspension pieces bolted to the fiberglass Monocoque GRP Chassis/Bodystructure at reinforced points. The entire structure was extremely light Independent Suspensionand rigid. The 1960 LeMans race had four Elites running one of which 4 wheel disc brakeswon the 1300cc class and was 14th overall and another won the Index Drag Coeficient: 0.30 Cdof Thermal Efficiency. Weight: 1485 lbs

TYPE 15 1958 to 1960 Aimed at LeMans the sports racing Lotus 15 was based upon the F2 Type 12. Sport Racing CarWishbone front suspension fitted with 1.5, 2.0 and 2.2 Climax engines. Tubular space frame

TYPE 16 to 1959 The car was a formula car fashioned after the Vanwall Uprated engined Formula 1 and Formula 2cars were the first Lotus cars to compete in Formula 1. The cars broke Coventry Climax FPFcontinually and failed to score Lotu´s first F1 win. Tubular space Frame

TYPE 17 1959 This was the last front engined Sports Racing Lotus. A large car designed Sports Racing Carby Len Terry, used strut suspension at all four corners. Conventry Climax FWA

TYPE 18 1960 The Lotus revolution begins; the Lotus 18 was one of the first race cars Formula 1, 2 and Juniorwith mid-engine design. Although under powered when compared to Tubular Space Framethe dominant Ferraris, the Lotus 18 was capable of outhandling the Ferarris. Double Wishbone suspensionThus in the hands of Sterling Moss Lotus scored its first Formula One victory at the 1960 Grand Prix of Monaco.

TYPE 19 1960 to 1962 The Type 18 was widened and formed into Lotus' first mid-engined Sports Racing Carsports racer. Very quick powered by 2.0 and 2.5 Climax FPF engines. Tubular Space FrameThe 19B was built for Dan Gurney and powered by a Ford V8.

TYPE 20 1961 Formula Junior replacement for the Type 18. Still used the half shafts Formula Junioras the upper suspension link in the rear. Used fibreglass panels Cosworth Ford 105Efor the bodywork. Dominated the class powered by a Ford 105E Renault 4 speedtuned by Cosworth. Sent to the U.S powered by a Ford 1500cc derivative. Weight: 805 lbs

TYPE 21 1961 Driven by Jim Clark in both the F1 series and Tasman series. The first car Formula 1to use rocker arm front suspension with inboard front springs and double Coventry Climax FPFwishbone rear suspension. ZF 5 speed

TYPE 22 1962 Dominated the F2 class is an understatement. At only 880 lbs and powered Formula JuniorWith a Cosword Ford 1098cc engine with 100 hp and slanted Cosworth Ford 105E30° made the Lotus 22 a winner. Girling Disc Brakes

TYPE 23 1962 to 1964 One of the most popular sports racers in Lotus history. Powered by the Sports RacingFord based engines, 1100cc and later the Lotus Twin Cam. Lotus Twin Cam 1498cc, Used Type 19 suspension with larger tanks.. Tubular Space Frame

TYPE 24 1962 The last space frame (tube) Lotus, this car was basically a Type 21 Formula 1developed to fit a Climax or BRM V8 engine. The cars were sold to Coventry Climax FWMVcustomers who did not suspect the advent of the Lotus Type 25. ZF 5 speed

TYPE 25 1962 to 1965 The most successful car of the 1500cc Formula 1 era. It was the first Formula 1race car to use a chassis based upon monocoque construction.The succes ZF 5 speedof the Lotus 25 allowed Jimmy Clark to win 14 Formula One Grand Prix Bath Tub MonocoqueRaces and the World´s Driver´s Cahmpionship and Lotus to win the Weight: 995 lbsWorld's Constructor's Championship in 1963.

TYPE 26 - Elan 1962 to 1971 The Elan was the first Lotus use the now famous backbone chassis. The Productions Sports Carbackbone chassis used the principles of monocoque construction and was Lotus Twin Cam 1558cceasy to build, yet light and very rigid.This structure was suspended 26R: Racing Versionindependently and had disc brakes at each wheel. The body was fibreglass. Series 1: 1962 - 1964The Elan continued in production through 1974 and became the most Series 2: 1964 - 1965Produced Lotus ever. Series 3: See 36 & 45 Series 4: See Type 45.

TYPE 27 1963 A monocoque Formula Jr. front rocker arm suspension with lower Formula Juniorwishbones and rear twin radius arms with lower wishbones and Cosworth Ford 1097 ccupper links. Initially fiberglass was used for the tub paneling that was Weight: 880lbslater replaced by alloy panels

TYPE 28 - The Lotus Cortina 1963 to 1966 Ford of England came to Lotus to build 1000 special Cortina GT´s with a Production SedanTwin cam engine to compete in Group 2. The Lotus Cortina sported a Lotus Twin Cam 1558cccompletely different rear suspension, light alloy body panels and Lotus Ford 4 speedTwin Cam engine. Top speed was 105 mph, 0-60 in 9.9 sec. So potent was the performance of the Lotus Cortina that they dominated the Sedan classes.

TYPE 29 1963 The Lotus 29 was based upon the Lotus 25,but was build with its Indianapolissuspension offset to the left specially to handle the left turns at the Ford V8 4260cc - 370 bhpIndianapolis 500. Jim Clark finished second at Indy, 1st at Milwaukee and Monocoque chassisdominated at Trenton.

TYPE 30 1964 to 1965 A powerful Ford V8 pushed this sports racer with backbone chassis. Group 7 SportsFront suspension was double wishbone and rear was upper wishbone Ford V8 4727cc - 350 bhpand reversed lower wishbone.

TYPE 31 1964 And improved version of 1962 Type 22 chassis design. Formula 3 - Single SeaterPowered by a production based 1 liter Ford.

TYPE 32 1964 Using a monocoque chassis powered by Cosworth's new 998cc SCA engine. Formula 2 and TasmanBased upon a Lotus 27 with front suspension similar to the Lotus 25. Cosworth 998cc, 115 bhpDriven by Jim Clark with a 2,5 Liter FPF in the Tasman series. Hewland Mk 4, 5 speed

TYPE 33 1964 to 1965 The Lotus 33 evolved from the Lotus 25. The 33 nearly took Jim Clark and Formula 1; Single SeaterLotus to back to back Driver´s and Constructor´s Championship in 1964. Coventry Climax FWMVIt was only a split oil line on the last lap of the last race that robbed them of ZF 5DS10, 5 speedtheir victories. But, in 1965 the Lotus 33 did its job, taking Clark and Lotus Aluminum Monocoqueto their second Championship. Weight: 985 lbs

TYPE 34 1964 Lotus assaulted Indy with a modified version of the Lotus 29, powered by Indianapolisa Ford four-cam V8.Extremely set lap records but was hampered by Ford 4200cc V8, 4 caminadequate Dunlop tires. Won at Milwaukee with Parnelli Jones,Foyt Monocoque chassissecond. Parnelli won again at Trenton. Foyt 2nd in the 1965 Indy. Weight: 1250 lbs

TYPE 35 1965 A formula car for F2 and F3 developed from the Type 27 and 32. Formula 2, 3 and Formula BMonocoque chassis with front upper rocking arms and lower wishbones, rear was reversed lower wishbones with top links.

TYPE 36 1965 Type number designated for the fixed head Coupe version of the Type 26 Elan

TYPE 37 1965 The ultimate Seven? Used formula sports racer suspension, independent Clubman Sports Carrear suspension with Elite differential. Very quick. Only one made. Ford 116E 1499cc

TYPE 38 1965 Again a full monocoque single seat race car built for one race, the Indy 500. IndianapolisPowered by a quad cam V8 Ford, the Lotus 38 used an offset chassis similar Ford four cam V8 4200cc, 500 bhpin design to that of the Lotus 29.Jim Clark dominated the Indy 500 winning ZF 2 speedit handily. The Lotus 38 was the first mid-engine car and fist British Full monocoque

car to win at Indy. Weight: 1250 lbsThe Lotus 38 returned in 1966 to finish second at Indy.

TYPE 39 1966 This was a Type 33 modified by Maurice Phillippe. The 39 used a space Tasman Formulasubframe to carry a 2.5 liter Climax FPF bolted to the main monocoque Coventry Climax FPFchassis to win a Tasman Championship for Jim Clark. Hewland 5 speed

TYPE 40 1965 The Lotus 30 was strengthened with a stronger chassis and suspension. Sports RacingThe bodywork was distinctive with two angled stack exhausts emerging Ford 5.3 liter V8, 410 bhpfrom the rear deck. The last Lotus sports racer to be built. Only 3 built. Hewland LG500 5 speed

Backbone chassis

TYPE 41, 41B, 41C 1966 to 1968 A Formula 3 car used a wide track and spaceframe chassis based upon the Formula 2, 3 and BLotus 22 and 31. The 41 chassis was stiffer due to added steel paneling Cosworth MAE - 100 bhparound the pedal box and undertray. Hewland Mk4 4 speedThe 41B was the Formula B version for America.

TYPE 42 1967 The 1966 Indy car intended for a BRM H16 4.2 liter engine, but the engine Indianapoliswas not ready and the car was fitted with a Ford V8 for 1967. A tubular Ford four cam V8 4200ccspace frame was added to carry the Ford V8. The monocoque ended behind ZF 2 speedthe driver and the original BRM engine was to carry the rear suspension. Monocoque & space framerear suspension.

TYPE 43 1966 - 1967 Chapman truncated the monocoque chassis, ending it abruptly behind the Formula 1driver. The engine was mounted to the rear bulkhead and the entire rear BRM H16 2996ccsuspension was mounted to the the engine and transaxle. Other teams BRM 6 speeddeclared, that the car fold in half at the first corner. Today EVERY Stressed MonocoqueFormular One, Indy Car and World Endurance Cup has a truncated Weight: 1105 lbsmonocoque chassis. With its engine and transaxle carrying the rear suspension, it is now accepted as the "only" way to build a fast race car.

TYPE 44 1966 A Formula 2 monocoque car based upon the 35 with 41 wide-track Formula 2suspension. Powered by a Cosworth SCA 997cc engine with 140 bhp andfitted with a Hewland 5 speed gear box.

TYPE 45 1967 The Series 3 Elan. Replaced the Type 26 with detail changes to the body Production Sports Carand interior. A SE (Special Equipment version with 115 bhp was introduced.TYPE 46 - Europa 1966 to 1967

The first roadable mid-priced mid-engined street car produced. The Europa Production Sports Carwere powered by a Lotus modified Renault engine producing some 85 Series 1horsepower. Fitted in a backbone chassis with a Fiberglass body. Thus Series 2: See 54 & 65seemingly meager 85 HP moved the Europa down the road with 0 to 60 Twin Cam: See 74times under 10 seconds. As usual the handling was often described by motor journalist as being the nearest thing to a Formula car for the street.

TYPE 47 - Europa 1967

Powered by a 165 hp 1594cc Lotus Ford Twin Cam engine this was Competition Sports Carthe racing version of the Type 46. Light weight alloy components were Lotus Cosworth 1594ccused in the suspension. The 47 was successful in the 2 liter class. Hewland FT200 5 speed

TYPE 48 1968 A 1600cc Formula 2 car with a monocoque chassis and a tubular space Formula 2frame engine bay. Suspension was similar to the Lotus 44. The Lotus 48 Cosworth 1599cwon numerous times in Europa and Australia´s Tasman Coup. ZF 5DS12, 5 speed.TYPE 49, 1967 1967 to 1970 The Lotus 49 was an uprated Lotus 43 designed for Formula 1 using a Formula 1truncated monocoque chassis. In its inaugural race it not only took pole Cosworth Ford DFV V8position in the hands of Graham Hill but was victorius in the hands of ZF 5DS12, 5 speedJim Clark. It was the car wich introduced to racing to the winningest Formula Monocoque.1 engine, the Ford DFV. Later derivates of the Lotus 49 introduces Stressed engineaerofoils, high mounted wings, wedge shaped body panels, and use of air Weight: 1100 lbs management to create downforce. The Lotus 49 took Jim Clark to his third World Championship and Lotus to the Constructor's Championship in 1968.

TYPE 50 - The Elan Plus 2 1967 to 1974 An enlarged Elan chassis allowing for a roomy interior and two small Production Sports Coupeextra seats. Backbone chassis, with Lotus twin cam engine. Upgrade Plus 2S - 1968versions were later offered. Top speed was over 120 mph, 0-60 in 8.2 Plus 2S 130 - 1971seconds and fuel consumption 28 mpg Plus 2S 130/5 - 1972 TYPE 51, 51A, 51C 1967 to 1968 Based upon the space frame of the Type 22 and 31 and powered by a Formula FordFord Cortina GT push rod engine with narrow road type tires Ford Cortina 1599cc

TYPE 52 - Europa 1968 This was the prototype of what was to become the Europa Twin Cam, Proposed Production GTbut the car was shelved until 1971

TYPE 53 1968 Another shelved project, a sports racer derived from the type 23 Sports Racing Car

TYPE 54 - Europa 1968

The Series 2 Europa, a separate chassis and body and improved Production GTequipment and interior.

TYPE 55 1968 A Formula 3 car based upon the Type 41, the first Lotus to a truly wedge Formula 3shaped body. Used Gold Leaf Team Lotus Colors.

TYPE 56 1968 The Lotus 56 was sponsored by STP and Andy Granatelli. It was Grantelli´s Indianapolissecond year at the 1968 Indy 500 with a turbine powered car. The car´s Pratt & Whitney turbinebody was shaped as closely to a outright wedge as possible, thus the body of Ferguson 4 wheel drivethe car was capableof developing extreme downforce. The design coupled Full Monocoque chassiswith the Pratt & Whitney turbine allowed the Lotus 56 to dominate not Weight: 1350 lbsonly in qualifying, but Joe Leonard and Art Pollard ran away and hid from the field only to be sidelined in the waning laps while leading by a 10 cent O-ring.

TYPE 56B 1968 After the success of the 56 a Formula 1 gas turbine equivalent of the 56 Formula 1with four wheel drive was developed. However the engine was not ready Pratt & Whitney turbineuntil 1970 and the 56B was not raced until 1971. Ferguson 4 wheel drive

TYPE 57 1968 A design study for a Formula 1 car with deDion rear suspension that did not Formula 1get beyond the design stage.

TYPE 58 1968 A Formula 2 car with de Dion rear suspension. Built and tested with both a Formula 2Cosworth FVA 1600cc for Formula 2 and a Cosworth DFV V8 for Formula 1.

TYPE 59, 59B 59F 1969 to 1970 The Lotus 59 was prepared for Formula 3 and powered by a 997cc Formula 2, 3, FordHolbay Ford. The chassis was a tubular space frame with fibreglasspanels. The car is best known for its distinctive nose.

TYPE 60 - Seven Series 4 1970 to 1973 The Series 4 Seven used a Elan-like backbone chassis with Europa front Production Sports Carsuspension. Powered by either a Lotus twin cam or 1600cc Ford Ford push rod engine. A one piece fiberglass body was used.

TYPE 61, 61M 1969 to 1971 A wedge shaped Formula Ford with multi-tubular space frame and stress steel Formula Fordundertray. The car was successfully used for racing and for Russel´s Lotus Holbay LH/105driving schools. Hewland Mk6, 4 speed

TYPE 62 - Europa 1969

A tubular space framed Europa coupe with a 1990cc 220bhp Vauxhall Prototypebased slant four engine, and used double wishbone suspension at both Lotus 1995cc DOHCfront and rear. Only 2 built. ZF 5DS2, 5 speed

TYPE 63 1969 A four wheel drive Formula 1 car with a monocoque center tub with tubular Formula 1space frame sections at each end Powered by a Corworth Ford DFV, Cosworth Ford DFV V8based on Type 56. 2 were made. Lotus Hewland 5 speed

TYPE 64 1969 The Lotus 64 was powered by the Ford Indy V8.Chapman had seen the Indianapolisbenefit 4 wheel drive and with Mario Andretti at the helm set record times Ford V8 2605 cc

during the practice sessions. However the car never raced due to poorly Lotus Hewlandheat-treated rear hubs. 4 wheel drive

TYPE 65 - Europa 1969 to 1970

U.S. Federal equipped Europa Series 2. Used larger capacity Renault engines Production GTof 1565cc and were raised to meet headlight height requirements.

TYPE 66 x Only Lotus and Chapman know.

TYPE 67 1970 Proposed Tasman car, but car was never built.

TYPE 68 1969 Prototype Formula A/5000. Wedge bodywork and Ford 4945cc 480 bhp V8 Formula A and 5000powered. Had a Wedge shaped monocoque chassis. Originally used tail Ford Boss 302 V8radiators but were later moved to the nose. Hewland LG600, 4 speed

TYPE 69 1970 to 1971 Formula 2 and 3 car developed from the Type 59 to meet the uprated Formula 2, 3 and FordFormula 2 requirements. Radiator was mounted lower and was covered by alower more wedge-like nose.

TYPE 70 1970 A much modified Lotus 68 designed to be powered by an Chevrolet 5 liter Formula 5000 and Formula AV8. Later a second car was built for a Ford Boss 302 engine.Only 7 cars were built with limited racing success.

TYPE 71 x The number was never used.

TYPE 72 1970 to 1975 The winningest Formula One race car ever raced. The Lotus 72 used variable Formula 1rate torsion bar springs at both front and rear, front inboard disc brakes, Cosworth Ford DFVthe continuation of the wedge aerodynamic bodywork, multiple element rear V8, 2993ccwing and side radiators. Today nearly every formular car uses theese Hewland FG, 5 speedelements intrduced by the Lotus 72. The Lotus 72 won 3 World Constructor´s Monocoque chassisChampionship and 2 Driver´S Championships and is the only race car to have Weight: 1170 lbswon 20 Grand Prix races.

TYPE 73 1972 The last commercially available race car from Lotus. Much of the Formula 3development for the 72 was incorporated into the 73. Distinctive flat wedge Novamotor Ford twin camnose and rounded monocoque sides. Hewland Mk8, 5 speed

TYPE 74 1973 Known as the Texaco Stars, an alloy monocoque chassis with inboard disc Formula 2brakes and front and rear torsion bar suspension. Introduced the Lotus 906, 1973ccLotus 906 engine. ZF, 5 speed

TYPE 74 - Europa Twin Cam 1971 to 1975

Design project of new Lotus engineer, Mike Kimberley. Europa type 65 was Production GTfitted with Lotus twin cam engine and received improved cocpit and lover Lotus twin cam 1558ccrear buttres panels. Top speed was 123 mph,0-60 in 7.0 seconds. Renault 5 speed

TYPE 75 - Elite 1974 to 1980 The new Elite used the backbone chassis design to carry the four seat Production GT carfibreglass body. The engine was an all lotus design: An aluminium, dual Lotus 907 1973ccoverhead cam,four cylinder design displacing 1973cc´s designated the 140 bhp907. This engine was the first engine to use a four valve per cylinder Lotus 5speeddesign for street use. The 907 produced 140 horsepower and met the strict Steel Backbone chassisenvironmental requirements without the use of smog pumps and Weight: 2240 lbscatalytic converters.

TYPE 76 1974 The JPS Mk1, designed as a replacement for the Type 72. Featured twin brake Formula 1pedals (for left foot braking),with electronic activated clutch controlled Cosworth DFV V8by a button atop the gear selector Hewland FG400, 5 speed

TYPE 76 - Eclat 1975 to 1982 Basically a fast back version of the Elite; mechanically identical and the body Production Coupewas the same from the B-pillar forward. Originally powered by the Lotus Lotus 907 1973cc907 engine,then in 1980 received 2.2 liter Lotus 912 engine. Lotus 912 2174 cc (1980)

TYPE 77 1976 Officially known as the JPS Mk II. An experimental Formula 1 car at Formula 1was dubbed the “adjustcar”. Nearly every component was adjustable Cosworth DFV V8including the length and width of the car Hewland FG400, 5 speed

TYPE 78 1977 to 1978 The Lotus 78 was the first car to exploit the air passing beneath it to develop Formula 1downforce, “ground Effects”. The Ground Effects Lotus 78 developed Hewland FG400, 5 speedin excess of 2500 pounds of down force. The Lotus would round corners Ground Effects20 to 40 mph faster than the competition. The Lotus 78 used Cellite sandwich Weight: 1310 lbsmaterial (aluminum honeycomb) in the monocoque chassis.

TYPE 79 1978 to 1979 The Lotus 79 refined the concept of Ground Effects to its fullest extension. Formula 1It dominated the season scoring 8 Grand Prix wins out of the 16 races. Cosworth DFV V8Lotus became the 1st team in Formula 1 history to score 3 consecutive Hewland FG400, 5 speed1-2 victories. Lotus again won the Constructor´s and Driver´s Championships Monocoque aluminum honeycombEvery race car today the Ground Effects of under car management. Weight: 1310 lbs

TYPE 79 - Esprit 1975 to 1981 The Lotus Esprit was the successor to popular Lotus Europa. Giorgetto Production GTGiugiaro, head of the Ital Designs in Italy designed the body. The mid- Lotus 907 DOHCengined Esprit was powered by the 907 Lotus engine and weighed only 1973cc, 140 bhp2200 pounds. The Esprit accelerated 0-60 in less than 8 seconds, cornered Maserati SM, 5 speed

at over 0.8 G´s and put up near 30 MPG.Uprated in 1978 to the Series II. Weight: 2220 lbs

TYPE 80 1979 The 1979 Formula 1 successor to the Type 79. The side pod “wings” Formula 1extended around and below the gear box. Monocoque used aluminium Cosworth DFV V8honeycomb with titanium for strengthening.The cars suffered from Lotus Hewland FGAside pod skirt damage, breaking the suction Weight: 1275 lbs

TYPE 81 1980 to 1981 The 81 was the first Essex sponsored F1 car.The car had no front wings Formula 1and relied upon the side pods and rear wing for aerodynamic downforce. Cosworth DFV 2993ccMonocoque chassis was a uprated Lotus 80. Lotus Hewland FGA

TYPE 81 - Sunbeam Lotus Talbot 1980 The number was also used for the Sunbeam Lotus Talbot. Another exercise Production Sedansimilar to the Type 28 Lotus Cortina. A derivative of the Lotus 907 engine Lotus 912 DOHCwas dropped into a Chrysler (Omni) Sunbeam chassis and became an 4 valve engineinstant Rallye winner.

TYPE 82 - Esprit Turbo 1981 to present In 1981 Lotus added a turbocharger to an uprated 907 engine,dubbed the 910. Production GT210 bhp was put out from 1973cc. Lotus placed the carburettors downstream Lotus 910 DOHC 2174ccof the turbo enable them to raise compression ratio, thus enhancing the Garrett AiResearch Turbochargerefficiency of the engine and eliminating turbo lag. Turbo Esprit was capable Backbone & space frameof going from 0-60 in 6 seconds and braking 150 Mph. In 1986 displace rose Weight: 2800 lbsto 2.2 liters with fuel injection. The power rose to 215 bhp. In 1989 a electronicengine management system and chargecooler was added. Power rose to 264 – 280 bhp 0-60 dropped to 4.7 seconds and top speed to 163 mph.

TYPE 83 - Elite Series 2 1980 to 1982 The Series 2 production of the Elite. Powered by 2.2 liter Lotus 912 Production GT carengine and used a Gertag 5 speed gearbox or Borg Warner automatic. Lotus 912 DOHCand used a Getrag 5 speed gearbox or Borg Warner automatic.

TYPE 84 - Eclat Series 2 1980 to 1982 The Series 2 production of the Eclat. Powered by 2.2 liter Lotus 912 Production GT carengine and used a Getrag 5 speed gearbox Lotus 912 DOHC 4 valve

TYPE 85 - Esprit Series 3 1980 to 1982 The Esprit S3 was fitted with the same chassis and suspension as the Production GTTurbo Esprit, but was powered by the normally aspirated 912 Lotus engine. Lotus 912 DOHC 4 valve

TYPE 86 1980 The Lotus 86 never raced. The Lotus 86 was yet another of Chapman´s Formula 1strokes of genius, for it used two chassis, one for aerodynamic ground Cosworth DFV V8effects downforce, and the other to carry the driver. It was a system Lotus Hewland FGAthat allowed the driver to be insulated from the harshness of the stifflysprung aerodynamic chassis by putting him in a separate softly sprung chassis.

TYPE 87 1981 to 1982 This was the single chassis version of the Type 88. The 87 was the first Formula 1Lotus application of carbon composite used for the chassis. The 87 was Cosworth DFV V8Used when the 88 was banned. Lotus Hewland FGA

TYPE 88 1981 An improved version of the Type 86 dual chassis car. Used a primary Formula 1carbon and kevlar monocoque chassis with a secondary carbon composite Cosworth DFV V8aerodynamic chassis. Lotus and McLaren were the first to use carbon Lotus Hewland FGAcomposite technology. Eventually banned. Carbon Composite Chassis

TYPE 89 - Excel 1982 to Present The Eclat was improved with revised styling and subtantial changes Production GT

in the running gear using Toyota gearbox and differential. Lotus 910, 2174ccThe suspension was improved and Toyota disc brakes were used Steel backbone chassis

TYPE 90 1981 The proposed new Elan project, using Toyota running gear. Proposed Sports CarBecame project X100 when Toyota running gear was dropped.

TYPE 91 1982 to 1982 An uprated version of the Type 87B, with a Kevlar carbon fiber chassis with Formula 1fixed side skirts.The last of the 91´s were used as test beds for the new Cosworth DFV V8suspension system and turbocharged engines to be used on the Type 92. Carbon/Kevlar chassis

TYPE 92 1983 With Chapman's death in Dec of '82 the racing world was stunned, Formula 1but the 92 was another pictureof the genius of the man. The Type 92 Cosworth DVY Mk1was the first racing car to use fully active suspension.These were the Lotus Hewland FGA last Lotus F1 cars to be powered by Ford Cosworth DFV´s. Carbon/Kevlar chassis

TYPE 93T 1983 The 93T was a normally suspended 92 with a Renault turbo engine. Formula 1Used a Carbon/Kevlar monocoque chassis with full length side Renault EF1 1492cc V6monocoque chassis with full length side pods. Front suspension used pull rods. 650 bhp at 12,000 rpm

TYPE 94T 1983 Gerard Ducarouge joined Lotus and designed the 94T. The 94 used Formula 1a 91 monocoque strengthened and reworked to fit the Renault Renault EF1 Turboturbo engine and revised suspension. Lotus Hewland FGB

TYPE 95T 1984 An all Decarouge designed F1 car using all new carbon/kevlar Formula 1monocoque, front and rear pull rod suspension and used a Renault Renault EF1 TurboEFI Turbocharged engine. Lotus Hewland FGB

Type 96 1984 Roy Winkelmann asked Lotus to build a car to run in the American CART/ CARTIndy car series. The chassis was a composite of carbon, Kevlar and aluminium Cosworth DFX V8honeycomb monocoque. Suspension was similar to 95T. The car was not Turbocharged, 2643ccapproved by CART and needed sponsorship was never found. Weight: 1500 lbs

Type 97T 1985 An improved version of the 95T. The carbon/Kevlar monocoque was further Formula 1strengthened and a deformable structure crash protective nose box added. Renault EF15, 810 bhpPower was increased with further development of the Renault turbocharged Lotus Hewland DGBengine.

Type 98T 1986 A new carbon/Kevlar monocoque construction method allowed the carbon/ Formula 1Kevlar to be molded into shapes (no flat sheets) into shapes (not flat Renault EF15Bsheets). Pull rod suspension was used at both front and rear.

TYPE 99T 1987 The Lotus 99T was victorious in 2 races, the Monte Carlo Grand Prix and the Formula 1United States Grand Prix driven by Ayrton Senna. For over 5 years Lotus Honda RA166-Eengineering had been developing a purely hydraulic computer controlled V6 Turbochargedsuspension system, eliminating the need for springs, schock absorbers Lotus Hewland, 6 speedand anti-sway bars, "Active Suspension". The system was controlled Carbon/Kevlar chassisby an on-board computer that monitored sensors made millions of calculations Active Suspensionper second and then sent instructions to hydraulic rams at each wheel. Weight: 1190lbsEngine was supplied by Honda.

TYPE 100T 1988 With the departure of Active Suspension the 100T used conventional Formula 1push rod suspension and an uprated Honda engine. Honda RA168E

TYPE M100 - Elan 1990 to present Front drive with interactive wishbone front suspension nearly eliminates Production Sports Carthe negatives of front drive. A backbone chasss is used with a steel and a Isuzu Lotus 1588cc turboVARI produced composite body. Top speed is 137 mph, 0-60 in 6.7 seconds. 5 speed, front drivePowered by a turbocharged 1588cc DOHC 4 valve 4 cylinder engine Interactive wishbone suspensionjointly developed by Lotus and Isuzu, 162 bhp.

TYPE 101 1989 The 1989 Frank Dernie designed Formula 1 car. Powered by a Judd V8 and Formula 1a planned Tickford 5 valve head. Used front and rear pull rod suspension. Judd DV V8, 3496ccpull rod suspension.

TYPE 102 1990 The chassis was modified and strengthened to take a Lamborghini V 12. Formula 1Aerodynamic testing was done to improve air flow testing was done to Lamborghini V12, 3493cc, 600 bhpimprove air flow.

TYPE 103 - Formula 1 1991 Designed but not produced

TYPE M104 - Lotus Carlton/Omega 1990 Lotus developed and built version of the Vauxhall Omega and Opel Omega Production Sedan4 door sedan with a 3.6 liter 24 valve twin turbo straight six. A 6 speed 3.6 liter V6, 24 valves,gearbox from the Lotus developed Corvette ZR-1allows the Lotus Carlton/ twin turboOmega to hit 170 mph and 0-60 in under 6 seconds. 360 bhp

Type 105 1992 Racing X180R IMSA Supercars Drivers Champ Doc Bundy

Type 106 1992 X180R roadgoing homolgation special

Type 107 1992 Formula 1

Type 107b 1993 Formula 1

Type 107c 1994 Formula 1

Type 108 1992 Prototype Olympic bicycle Gold Medal Barcelona

Type 109 1994 Formula 1 - Last Lotus F1 car.

Type 109b 1995 Formula 1 - Last Lotus F1 car, ZA5D Mugen

Type 110 199? Production version of type 108 bicycle

Type 111 199? The Lotus Elise

Type 112 1995

Final partial F1 design, got as far as the monocoque buck.

Type 113 xxxx Number not allocated

Type 114 1996 Esprit V8

Type 115 1997 Lotus Elise GT1

Type 116 ????

Type 117 ????

Type 118 ????

Type 119 2002 Soapbox derby car. Light vehicle out of carbon and aluminium, brakes discs,without engine, built for the race of the festival of speed of Goodwood.

Type 120 1998 Elise V6 code named M120. Was never produced

Type 121 2006

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