Classic Team Lotus

Team Lotus Type 78

First ground effect car. Sidepod profile created Venturi profile with track, skirts acting as seals to create low pressure area under sidepods. Oil tank between engine and gearbox. Won 7 Grands Prix from 1977 to 1978.

 

Type No. I.D. Title Status
78 1 1 sold Works
  2 2 sold Works
  3 3 TL Works
  4 4 sold Works
  5  '3' sold Works

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Legendary Team Lotus Aerodynamicicst Peter Wright dies
Legendary Team Lotus Aerodynamicicst Peter Wright dies

Classic Team Lotus is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Lotus aerodynamicist Peter Wright who played a fundamental role in bringing the Lotus innovation of Ground Effects into Formula ...

47GT-71 stars on HLR display at Classic Motor Show
47GT-71 stars on HLR display at Classic Motor Show

Classic Team Lotus were pleased to be able to display 47GT-71 at the NEC Classic Motor Show. The car which has recently completed a full restoration by CTL was the star of the Historic Lotus Register ...

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