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Lotus 80
Mario Andretti driving the 80 in 1979
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorTeam Lotus
Designer(s)Colin Chapman (Technical Director)
Martin Ogilvie (Chief Designer)
Peter Wright (Head of Aerodynamics)
Geoff Aldridge (Chief Engineer)
PredecessorLotus 79
SuccessorLotus 81
Technical specifications
ChassisAluminium 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 trackFront: 70 in (1,778 mm)
Rrea: 64 in (1,626 mm)
Wheelbase108 in (2,743 mm)
EngineFord-Cosworth DFV 2,993 cc (182.6 cu in) 90° V8 NA, mid-engine, longitudinally mounted
TransmissionLotus / Hewland FGA400 5-speed
Weight625 kg (1,378 lb)
FuelEssex
TyresGoodyear
Competition history
Notable entrantsMartini Racing Team Lotus
Notable driversUnited States Mario Andretti
Debut1979 Spanish Grand Prix
Last event1979 French Grand Prix
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
30100
Constructors' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0
n.b. Unless otherwise stated, all data refer to
Formula One World Championship Grands Prix only.

The Lotus 80 was a Formula One car used by Team Lotus in 1979. The car, designed by Colin Chapman, Martin Ogilvie, Peter Wright and Tony Rudd, was an attempt to take ground effect as far as possible.

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