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{{Racing Car Infobox | | {{Racing Car Infobox | | ||
|Image = | |Image = [[Image:Monaco2008 lotus 76small.jpg]] | ||
|Category = | |Category = [[Formula One]] | ||
|Marque/Constructor = [[Lotus]] | |Marque/Constructor = [[Lotus]] | ||
|Chassis = | |Chassis = | ||
|Front Suspension = | |Front Suspension = | ||
|Rear Suspension = | |Rear Suspension = | ||
|Engine = | |Engine = 3.0 litre [[Ford Cosworth DFV]] | ||
|Power = N/A hp @ N/A rpm<br>N/A lb-ft. of [[torque]] @ N/A rpm | |Power = N/A hp @ N/A rpm<br>N/A lb-ft. of [[torque]] @ N/A rpm | ||
|Transmission = | |Transmission = | ||
|Fuel = | |Fuel = | ||
|Tyres = | |Tyres = | ||
|Notable Entrants = | |Notable Entrants = [[Team Lotus]] | ||
|Notable Drivers = | |Notable Drivers = [[Ronnie Peterson]]<br>[[Jacky Ickx]] | ||
|Debut = | |Debut = [[1974 South African Grand Prix]] | ||
|Races Competed = | |Races Competed = 7 | ||
|Race Victories = | |Race Victories = | ||
|Constructor's Championships = | |Constructor's Championships = | ||
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|Pole Positions = | |Pole Positions = | ||
|Fastest Laps = | |Fastest Laps = | ||
|Designer = | |Designer = [[Colin Chapman]]<br>[[Tony Rudd]]<br>[[Ralph Bellamy]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
''' | The '''Lotus 76''' was a [[Formula One]] car designed by [[Colin Chapman]], [[Tony Rudd]] and [[Ralph Bellamy]] for the [[1974 Formula One season]]. The car was intended to be a more advanced version of the [[Lotus 72]], powered by the [[Ford Cosworth DFV]] and featuring modified aerodynamics, a lighter chassis, longer wheelbase and a narrower, lower monocoque, The car also featured a bi-plane rear wing, designed to increase rear downforce and stability. In addition to an electronically operated clutch, which was the precursor to the modern semi automatic gearboxes seen on today's F1 cars, with the control mounted into the gearstick which theoretically speeded up gearchanges, the Lotus 76 was seen as a major technological breakthrough by [[Team Lotus]]. Outwardly, the car looked sleek and impressive. Internally, the suspension set up and inboard brake positioning were carried over from the Lotus 72. The car's development had been paid for by title sponsor John Player Special, so the 76 was given the chassis number 'John Player Special Mk I.' | ||
After initial tests by [[Ronnie Peterson]] and [[Jacky Ickx]], both drivers complained that the car lacked 'feel' and that the electronic clutch was giving problems. The gearchange was modified, but both drivers persisted in claiming it was no better than the conventional clutch setup. Other problems with the engine installation were encountered, which led to mechanical failures and the car's weight bias being out of sync. After the [[1974 Spanish Grand Prix|Spanish Grand Prix]] at Jarama, Peterson and Ickx insisted on going back to the Lotus 72, which Peterson promptly used to challenge for the world championship. Chapman responded by upgrading the 76 to 'B' spec, with enlarge sidepods and better cooling, but the team eventually had to accept that the 76 was a step in the wrong direction, and the whole project was junked in favour of keeping the 72s competitive. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Image:Monaco2008 lotus 76.jpg | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
{{Lotus}} | {{Lotus}} | ||
{{F1 cars 1974}} | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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'''''Enthusiast Sites and Discussion Forums''''' | '''''Enthusiast Sites and Discussion Forums''''' | ||
[[Category:Lotus Formula One cars|Lotus 076]] | |||
[[Category:1974 Formula One season cars]] | |||
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| Lotus 76 | |
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| Race Car | |
| Category | Formula One |
| Constructor | Lotus |
| Chassis | |
| Suspension (front) | |
| Suspension (rear) | |
| Engine | 3.0 litre Ford Cosworth DFV |
| Power | N/A hp @ N/A rpm N/A lb-ft. of torque @ N/A rpm |
| Transmission | |
| Fuel | |
| Tyres | |
| Notable entrants | Team Lotus |
| Notable drivers | Ronnie Peterson Jacky Ickx |
| Debut | 1974 South African Grand Prix |
| Races competed | 7 |
| Race victories | |
| Constructors' Championships | |
| Drivers' Championships | |
| Pole positions | |
| Fastest laps | |
| Designer | Colin Chapman Tony Rudd Ralph Bellamy |
The Lotus 76 was a Formula One car designed by Colin Chapman, Tony Rudd and Ralph Bellamy for the 1974 Formula One season. The car was intended to be a more advanced version of the Lotus 72, powered by the Ford Cosworth DFV and featuring modified aerodynamics, a lighter chassis, longer wheelbase and a narrower, lower monocoque, The car also featured a bi-plane rear wing, designed to increase rear downforce and stability. In addition to an electronically operated clutch, which was the precursor to the modern semi automatic gearboxes seen on today's F1 cars, with the control mounted into the gearstick which theoretically speeded up gearchanges, the Lotus 76 was seen as a major technological breakthrough by Team Lotus. Outwardly, the car looked sleek and impressive. Internally, the suspension set up and inboard brake positioning were carried over from the Lotus 72. The car's development had been paid for by title sponsor John Player Special, so the 76 was given the chassis number 'John Player Special Mk I.'
After initial tests by Ronnie Peterson and Jacky Ickx, both drivers complained that the car lacked 'feel' and that the electronic clutch was giving problems. The gearchange was modified, but both drivers persisted in claiming it was no better than the conventional clutch setup. Other problems with the engine installation were encountered, which led to mechanical failures and the car's weight bias being out of sync. After the Spanish Grand Prix at Jarama, Peterson and Ickx insisted on going back to the Lotus 72, which Peterson promptly used to challenge for the world championship. Chapman responded by upgrading the 76 to 'B' spec, with enlarge sidepods and better cooling, but the team eventually had to accept that the 76 was a step in the wrong direction, and the whole project was junked in favour of keeping the 72s competitive.
Gallery
Complete Racing Results
(key) (results in bold indicate pole position)
| Year | Team | Engine | Tyres | Drivers | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | Points | WCC |
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| YYYY | (Constructor) | (Engine) | (Tyre code) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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