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Racing car model
Lotus 80
Mario Andretti driving the 80 in 1979
Category
Formula One
Constructor
Team Lotus
Designer(s)
Colin Chapman (Technical Director) Martin Ogilvie (Chief Designer) Peter Wright (Head of Aerodynamics) Geoff Aldridge (Chief Engineer)
Predecessor
Lotus 79
Successor
Lotus 81
Technical specifications
Chassis
Aluminium monocoque
Suspension (front)
Lower wishbone and upper rocker-arms, with inboard coilover spring / damper units
Suspension (rear)
Lower wishbone and upper rocker-arms, with inboard coilover spring / damper units
Axle track
Front: 70 in (1,778 mm) Rrea: 64 in (1,626 mm)
Wheelbase
108 in (2,743 mm)
Engine
Ford-Cosworth DFV 2,993 cc (182.6 cu in) 90° V8 NA, mid-engine, longitudinally mounted
Transmission
Lotus / Hewland FGA400 5-speed
Weight
625 kg (1,378 lb)
Fuel
Essex
Tyres
Goodyear
Competition history
Notable entrants
Martini Racing Team Lotus
Notable drivers
Mario Andretti
Debut
1979 Spanish Grand Prix
Last event
1979 French Grand Prix
Races
Wins
Podiums
Poles
F/Laps
3
0
1
0
0
Constructors' Championships
0
Drivers' Championships
0
n.b. Unless otherwise stated, all data refer to Formula One World Championship Grands Prix only.
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