Lotus 42
| Category | USAC IndyCar |
|---|---|
| Constructor | Team Lotus |
| Designer(s) | Colin Chapman Len Terry |
| Predecessor | Lotus 38 |
| Successor | Lotus 56 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Chassis | Aluminium monocoque. |
| Suspension (front) | Double wishbones, inboard coil springs over dampers. |
| Suspension (rear) | Reverse lower wishbones, top link, twin radius rods, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar |
| Length | 155.9 in (396 cm) |
| Width | 73 in (185 cm) |
| Height | 31 in (79 cm) |
| Axle track | Front: 60 in (152 cm) Rear: 60 in (152 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 95.9 in (244 cm) |
| Engine | Ford 4,195 cc (256.0 cu in) DOHC 90° V8, naturally aspirated, mid-mounted. |
| Transmission | ZF 2DS-20 2-speed manual gearbox. |
| Power | 520 hp (390 kW) |
| Weight | 612 kg (1,349 lb) |
| Competition history | |
| Notable entrants | Team Lotus |
| Notable drivers |  Graham Hill |
| Debut | 1967 Indianapolis 500 |
The Lotus 42 is an open-wheel race car chassis, and was Team Lotus' second purpose-built IndyCar entry, designed to win 1967 Indianapolis 500, being driven by Graham Hill. The car was unsuccessful that year, with Hill retiring on lap 23 of the race. The car would end up finding most of its competition in Formula 5000 racing. It was powered by the naturally-aspirated, 256 cu in (4.20 L), 520 hp (390 kW) Ford Indy V8 engine.[1][2][3][4]
References
- ^ "Team Lotus Type 42". Classic Team Lotus. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
- ^ "Lotus Race Cars - The Ultimate Guide (Every Model)". supercars.net. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
- ^ "1967 Lotus 42F Hill". formula143. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
- ^ Allen Brown. "Lotus 42 car-by-car histories". OldRacingCars.com. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
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