Lotus Type 49
After a difficult first year for Lotus in the 3 litre formula, Chapman went back to the drawing board and came up with a design that was both back to basics, and a leap ahead. Taking inspiration from earlier designs, particularly the Lotus 43 and Lotus 38 Indycar, the 49 was the first F1 car to be powered by the now-famous Ford Cosworth DFV engine after Chapman convinced Ford to build an F1 powerplant.
The 49 was an advanced design in Formula 1 because of its chassis configuration. The specially-designed engine became a stress-bearing structural member (seen first with the H16 engine in the Lotus 43 and BRM P83), bolted to the monocoque at one end and the suspension and gearbox at the other. Since then virtually all Formula 1 cars have been built this way.
Setups
There are no setups for this car.
Sessions
This car has been used in 34 sessions.
Race
Monday, June 5, 2023 7:07 PM (UTC)Imola
Qualifying
Sunday, June 4, 2023 5:01 PM (UTC)Imola
Race
Saturday, June 3, 2023 8:09 PM (UTC)Imola
Qualifying
Thursday, June 1, 2023 9:21 AM (UTC)Imola
Race
Thursday, June 1, 2023 9:10 AM (UTC)Imola
Qualifying
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 11:20 PM (UTC)Imola
Race
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 11:07 PM (UTC)Imola
Qualifying
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 10:52 PM (UTC)Imola
Race
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 10:39 PM (UTC)Imola
Qualifying
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 10:27 PM (UTC)Imola
Race
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 10:15 PM (UTC)Imola
Qualifying
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 10:00 PM (UTC)Imola
Race
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 9:47 PM (UTC)Imola
Qualifying
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 9:33 PM (UTC)Imola
Race
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 9:20 PM (UTC)Imola
Qualifying
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 9:05 PM (UTC)Imola
Race
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 8:52 PM (UTC)Imola
Qualifying
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 8:37 PM (UTC)Imola
Race
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 8:23 PM (UTC)Imola
Qualifying
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 8:07 PM (UTC)Imola
Race
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 7:54 PM (UTC)Imola
Qualifying
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 2:14 PM (UTC)Imola
Race
Monday, May 29, 2023 2:30 PM (UTC)Imola
Qualifying
Saturday, May 27, 2023 11:07 PM (UTC)Imola
Race
Saturday, May 27, 2023 4:11 AM (UTC)Imola
Qualifying
Saturday, May 27, 2023 3:57 AM (UTC)Imola
Race
Saturday, May 27, 2023 3:46 AM (UTC)Imola
Qualifying
Thursday, May 25, 2023 8:50 PM (UTC)Imola
Race
Thursday, May 25, 2023 8:40 PM (UTC)Imola
Qualifying
Tuesday, May 23, 2023 2:34 AM (UTC)Imola
Race
Sunday, May 21, 2023 6:11 PM (UTC)Imola
Qualifying
Sunday, May 21, 2023 1:27 PM (UTC)Imola
Race
Friday, May 19, 2023 10:12 PM (UTC)Imola
Qualifying
Friday, May 19, 2023 9:59 PM (UTC)Imola
Tyres
- GP67 (V)
Specs
- Acceleration: --s 0-100
- BHP: 410bhp
- Power Ratio: 1.40kg/hp
- Top Speed: 300+km/h
- Torque: 350Nm
- Weight: 575kg
About
- Brand: Lotus Classic Cars
- Class: race