What were the most beautiful Formula 1 cars of all times? Not the fastest nor the most successful, but simply the sensational, gorgeous and appealing. Do you agree with our selection?
1st place
Mercedes-Benz W196
The Mercedes-Benz W196 was the Formula 1 entry of Mercedes-Benz in the 1954 and 1955 Formula 1 seasons, winning 9 of 12 races at the hands of Juan Manuel Fangio and Stirling Moss. It could be fitted with a streamlined bodywork.
8-cylinder in-line, 2496cc, 280 bhp at 6300 rpm, manual 5-speed gearbox, 640 kilos, 290 km/h.
2nd place
Lotus 79
The Black Beauty, sponsored by JPS. The Lotus 79 was the first Formula 1 car to fully take advantage of ground effect, the suction generated by the huge tunnels located in its side pods. Mario Andretti clinched the 1978 title behind the wheel of the 79.
Ford Cosworth DFV V8 engine, 2993cc, 475 bhp at 11 000 rpm, Hewland 5-speed gearbox, 600 kilos, 300 km/h.
1st place
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Mercedes-Benz W196
The Mercedes-Benz W196 was the Formula 1 entry of Mercedes-Benz in the 1954 and 1955 Formula 1 seasons, winning 9 of 12 races at the hands of Juan Manuel Fangio and Stirling Moss. It could be fitted with a streamlined bodywork.
8-cylinder in-line, 2496cc, 280 bhp at 6300 rpm, manual 5-speed gearbox, 640 kilos, 290 km/h.
2nd place
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Lotus 79
The Black Beauty, sponsored by JPS. The Lotus 79 was the first Formula 1 car to fully take advantage of ground effect, the suction generated by the huge tunnels located in its side pods. Mario Andretti clinched the 1978 title behind the wheel of the 79.
Ford Cosworth DFV V8 engine, 2993cc, 475 bhp at 11 000 rpm, Hewland 5-speed gearbox, 600 kilos, 300 km/h.