Lotus 64

Lotus 64
CategoryUSAC IndyCar
ConstructorTeam Lotus
DesignersColin Chapman
Maurice Philippe
PredecessorLotus 56
SuccessorLotus 96T
Technical specifications
ChassisAluminium monocoque.
Suspension (front)Double wishbone, coil springs over dampers.
Suspension (rear)Double wishbone, coil springs over dampers.
Length155.9 in (396 cm)
Width73 in (185 cm)
Height31 in (79 cm)
Axle trackFront: 60 in (152 cm)
Rear: 60 in (152 cm)
Wheelbase95.9 in (244 cm)
EngineFord Indy V8 engine 2,605 cc (159.0 cu in) DOHC 90° V8, turbocharged, mid-mounted.
TransmissionLotus / Hewland 3 speed manual gearbox. Four-wheel drive
Weight635 kg (1,400 lb)
Competition history
Notable entrantsTeam 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.