Lotus 64
| Category | USAC IndyCar |
|---|---|
| Constructor | Team Lotus |
| Designers | Colin Chapman Maurice Philippe |
| Predecessor | Lotus 56 |
| Successor | Lotus 96T |
| Technical specifications | |
| Chassis | Aluminium monocoque. |
| Suspension (front) | Double wishbone, coil springs over dampers. |
| Suspension (rear) | Double wishbone, coil springs over dampers. |
| Length | 155.9 in (396 cm) |
| Width | 73 in (185 cm) |
| Height | 31 in (79 cm) |
| Axle track | Front: 60 in (152 cm) Rear: 60 in (152 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 95.9 in (244 cm) |
| Engine | Ford Indy V8 engine 2,605 cc (159.0 cu in) DOHC 90° V8, turbocharged, mid-mounted. |
| Transmission | Lotus / Hewland 3 speed manual gearbox. Four-wheel drive |
| Weight | 635 kg (1,400 lb) |
| Competition history | |
| Notable entrants | Team Lotus |
| Notable drivers | Graham Hill Jochen Rindt Mario Andretti |
The Lotus 64 was a four-wheel drive Ford V8 turbo powered racing car built by Lotus for the 1969 Indianapolis 500. All three entries were retired from practice.