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|Image = [[Image:1982 french gp - elio de angelis (lotus)small.jpg]]
|Marque = [[Lotus]]
|Category = [[Formula One]]
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|Production = '''produced from when to when+total units made (optional)'''
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|Length = '''length - type here'''
|Engine = 3.0 litre [[Ford Cosworth DFV]]
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|Weight = '''Weight - you get the point'''
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|Notable Entrants = [[Team Lotus]]
|Engine = '''engine'''
|Notable Drivers = [[Nigel Mansell]]<br>[[Elio de Angelis]]
|Power = N/A hp @ N/A rpm<br>N/A lb-ft of [[torque]] @ N/A rpm
|Debut = [[1982 Brazilian Grand Prix]]
|Similar =  '''similar (competition)'''
|Races Competed = 14
|Designer = '''Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)'''
|Race Victories = 1
|Constructor's Championships =   
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|Fastest Laps =
|Designer = [[Colin Chapman]]<br>[[Martin Ogilvie]]<br>[[Tony Rudd]]
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The '''Lotus 91''' was a car used by the English team [[Team Lotus|Lotus]] in the [[1982 Formula One season]], designed by [[Colin Chapman]], [[Martin Ogilvie]] and [[Tony Rudd]]. After several uncompetitive seasons with experimental or mediocre cars, Colin Chapman went back to basics and designed the graceful Lotus 91, based in part on the [[Williams FW07]] and Lotus' own [[Lotus 88|88]] design. Powered by the [[Ford Cosworth DFV]], and using a standard Hewland gearbox, the 91 was uncomplicated and easy to maintain. Following Brabham's lead, the new car was the first Lotus chassis to use carbon brakes, improving braking performance considerably.


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After a design study by Chapman into new composite materials, the decision was taken to build the car in carbon fibre, making it along with the [[McLaren MP4/1]] the first F1 car to be built from the material.


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Under the direction of [[Peter Warr]], the team worked hard to make the car as competitive as possible. The lightweight chassis gave the 91 a fighting chance against the far more powerful turbo engined cars, and Cosworth worked on a short stroke version of the DFV purely for Lotus' use. The suspension was revolutionary. Using an on-board system to control the ride height and behavior of the suspension, the Lotus 91 was the first car to be fitted with [[active suspension]]. The system was partially controlled by computers, but at this early stage was mostly operated by hydro-pneumatic valves.  [[Elio de Angelis]] used the car well, but found the 91 was mostly competitive on ultra fast tracks like [[Hockenheimring|Hockenheim]], [[Autodromo Nazionale Monza|Monza]] and the [[Österreichring]]. The latter track provided a thrilling final lap win for De Angelis against [[Keke Rosberg]] in the Williams. That as well as several other podium places helped the team to fifth in the final standings in 1982, before ground effects were banned for the [[1983 Formula One season]], and the 91 was replaced by the first Lotus turbo car. The 91 was the last Lotus F1 car to win a race under Colin Chapman's rule before he died of a heart attack in December 1982.


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Image:1982 french gp - elio de angelis (lotus).jpg
Image:82 Lotus 91 Cosworth 06-1 Mansell monaco.jpg
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===Styles and Major Options===
==Complete Racing Results==
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|rowspan="5"| {{F1|1982}}
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" | Trim2
|rowspan="5"| Team Lotus
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | Trim3
|rowspan="5"| [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]] [[Cosworth DFV]]
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" | Trim4
|rowspan="5"| {{Goodyear}}
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|- style="color:#fff; background:#811b33; font-size:larger; font-style:bold; text-align:left;"
| [[1982 South African Grand Prix|RSA]]
! colspan=4 |''MSRP''
| [[1982 Brazilian Grand Prix|BRA]]
| [[1982 United States Grand Prix West|USW]]
| [[1982 San Marino Grand Prix|SMR]]
| [[1982 Belgian Grand Prix|BEL]]
| [[1982 Monaco Grand Prix|MON]]
| [[1982 Detroit Grand Prix|DET]]
| [[1982 Canadian Grand Prix|CAN]]
| [[1982 Dutch Grand Prix|NED]]
| [[1982 British Grand Prix|GBR]]
| [[1982 French Grand Prix|FRA]]
| [[1982 German Grand Prix|GER]]
| [[1982 Austrian Grand Prix|AUT]]
| [[1982 Swiss Grand Prix|SUI]]
| [[1982 Italian Grand Prix|ITA]]
| [[1982 Caesars Palace Grand Prix|CPL]]
|rowspan="5"|'''30'''
|rowspan="5"|'''5th'''
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! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | $Price1
|align="left"| [[Nigel Mansell]]
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|bgcolor="#cfcfff"| 7
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|bgcolor="#cfcfff"| 9
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|bgcolor="#cfcfff"| 7
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! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | $Price1
|align="left"| [[Elio de Angelis]]
! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" | $Price2
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|bgcolor="#EFCFFF"| Ret
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===Gas Mileage===
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As seen on the [http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm FuelEconomy.gov] website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:
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! colspan=4 |'''Trim'''
|bgcolor="#DFFFDF"| 6
|bgcolor="#EFCFFF"| Ret
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! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | Trim1
|align="left"| [[Roberto Moreno]]
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! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | c/h
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[[Category:Lotus Formula One cars|Lotus 091]]

Latest revision as of 13:57, 23 June 2010

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Lotus 91
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 Nigel Mansell
Elio de Angelis
Debut 1982 Brazilian Grand Prix
Races competed 14
Race victories 1
Constructors' Championships
Drivers' Championships
Pole positions
Fastest laps
Designer Colin Chapman
Martin Ogilvie
Tony Rudd

The Lotus 91 was a car used by the English team Lotus in the 1982 Formula One season, designed by Colin Chapman, Martin Ogilvie and Tony Rudd. After several uncompetitive seasons with experimental or mediocre cars, Colin Chapman went back to basics and designed the graceful Lotus 91, based in part on the Williams FW07 and Lotus' own 88 design. Powered by the Ford Cosworth DFV, and using a standard Hewland gearbox, the 91 was uncomplicated and easy to maintain. Following Brabham's lead, the new car was the first Lotus chassis to use carbon brakes, improving braking performance considerably.

After a design study by Chapman into new composite materials, the decision was taken to build the car in carbon fibre, making it along with the McLaren MP4/1 the first F1 car to be built from the material.

Under the direction of Peter Warr, the team worked hard to make the car as competitive as possible. The lightweight chassis gave the 91 a fighting chance against the far more powerful turbo engined cars, and Cosworth worked on a short stroke version of the DFV purely for Lotus' use. The suspension was revolutionary. Using an on-board system to control the ride height and behavior of the suspension, the Lotus 91 was the first car to be fitted with active suspension. The system was partially controlled by computers, but at this early stage was mostly operated by hydro-pneumatic valves. Elio de Angelis used the car well, but found the 91 was mostly competitive on ultra fast tracks like Hockenheim, Monza and the Österreichring. The latter track provided a thrilling final lap win for De Angelis against Keke Rosberg in the Williams. That as well as several other podium places helped the team to fifth in the final standings in 1982, before ground effects were banned for the 1983 Formula One season, and the 91 was replaced by the first Lotus turbo car. The 91 was the last Lotus F1 car to win a race under Colin Chapman's rule before he died of a heart attack in December 1982.

Gallery

  • 1982 french gp - elio de angelis (lotus).jpg
  • 82 Lotus 91 Cosworth 06-1 Mansell monaco.jpg


Complete Racing Results

(key)

Year Team Engine Tyres Drivers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Points WCC
1982 Team Lotus Ford Cosworth DFV G RSA BRA USW SMR BEL MON DET CAN NED GBR FRA GER AUT SUI ITA CPL 30 5th
Nigel Mansell 3 7 Ret 4 Ret Ret Ret 9 Ret 8 7 Ret
Elio de Angelis Ret 5 4 5 Ret 4 Ret 4 Ret Ret 1 6 Ret Ret
Roberto Moreno DNQ
Geoff Lees 12

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