Technical specifications
Lotus T88 and 88B (1981)
Secondary chassis (monocoque): made of a sheet of carbon fibre, bent and glued afterwards
Primary chassis (bodywork): made of sheets of carbon fibre bolted to three bulkheads
Engine: Ford Cosworth V8 DFV, 2 993cc, 490 bhp @ 11 000 rpm
Gearbox: Lotus with Hewland FGA internals, 5 speeds and reserve
Fully independent suspension with swing arms, coil spring and dampers
Fuel capacity: 182 litres
Wheelbase: 2 692mm
Front track: 1 727mm
Rear Track: 1 625mm
Brakes: steel discs
Tires: First Michelins, then Goodyears slicks
Weight: 585kg without the driver
photo:Classis Lotus & Team Lotus
Lotus T88 and 88B (1981)
Secondary chassis (monocoque): made of a sheet of carbon fibre, bent and glued afterwards
Primary chassis (bodywork): made of sheets of carbon fibre bolted to three bulkheads
Engine: Ford Cosworth V8 DFV, 2 993cc, 490 bhp @ 11 000 rpm
Gearbox: Lotus with Hewland FGA internals, 5 speeds and reserve
Fully independent suspension with swing arms, coil spring and dampers
Fuel capacity: 182 litres
Wheelbase: 2 692mm
Front track: 1 727mm
Rear Track: 1 625mm
Brakes: steel discs
Tires: First Michelins, then Goodyears slicks
Weight: 585kg without the driver
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| Secondary chassis (moncoque, engine, transmission, suspension) |
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| Primary chassis |
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| Bodywork |
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| Complete car |
photo:Classis Lotus & Team Lotus