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

News
Classic Team Lotus Garden Party Announced for 6-7 June, 2026
Classic Team Lotus Garden Party Announced for 6-7 June, 2026

The Chapman family is pleased to announce the 2026 Classic Team Lotus Garden Party will take place over the weekend of 6-7 June at East Carleton Manor, Norfolk. The event this year is to be designed a...

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 ...

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