Lotus 88
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The Lotus 88 is an innovative Formula One car designed by Colin Chapman, Peter Wright, Tony Rudd and Martin Ogilvie of Lotus in an effort to maximise the downforce produced by ground effect. The Lotus 88 made its debut at the first practice session of the 1981 season opener, the US Grand Prix West at Long Beach. Although the Lotus 88 was not allowed to race, it was the first Formula One car to use a carbon fibre monocoque chassis and debut at a Grand Prix event. The carbon fibre McLaren MP4/1 made its first appearance at the third Grand Prix of the season in Argentina.
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Category | Formula One | ||||||||
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Constructor | Team Lotus | ||||||||
Designer(s) | Colin Chapman Martin Ogilvie | ||||||||
Predecessor | 81 / 87 | ||||||||
Successor | 91 | ||||||||
Technical specifications[1] | |||||||||
Chassis | Twin-chassis construction | ||||||||
Suspension (front) | Top rocker arms, lower wishbones, inboard springs | ||||||||
Suspension (rear) | As front | ||||||||
Axle track | Front: 1,778 mm (70.0 in) Rear: 1,600 mm (63 in) | ||||||||
Wheelbase | 2,178 mm (85.7 in) | ||||||||
Engine | Cosworth DFV 2,993 cc (2.993 L; 182.6 cu in) V8 | ||||||||
Transmission | Lotus/Hewland 5-speed manual | ||||||||
Weight | 585 kg (1,290 lb) | ||||||||
Tyres | Michelin/Goodyear | ||||||||
Competition history | |||||||||
Notable entrants | Team Essex Lotus | ||||||||
Notable drivers | 11. Elio de Angelis 12. Nigel Mansell | ||||||||
Debut | 1981 United States Grand Prix West | ||||||||
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