Lotus 76

This article is about the Formula One racecar. For the Type 76 road car, see Lotus Eclat.

Lotus 76 (John Player Special Mk.I)
The Lotus 76
ConstructorTeam Lotus
DesignersColin Chapman (technical director)
Ralph Bellamy (chief designer)
PredecessorLotus 72
SuccessorLotus 77
Technical specifications
Axle track1,473 mm (58.0 in) front, 1,575 mm (62.0 in) rear
Wheelbase2,565 mm (101.0 in)
EngineFord Cosworth DFV 2,993 cc (182.6 cu in) V8, NA, mid-mounted
TransmissionHewland-Lotus 5-speed manual gearbox
Weight578 kg (1,274 lb)
FuelDuckhams
TyresGoodyear
Competition history
Notable entrantsJohn Player Team Lotus
Notable drivers Ronnie Peterson
Jacky Ickx
Debut1974 South African Grand Prix
Last event1974 United States Grand Prix
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
70000

The Lotus 76 is a Formula One car designed by Colin Chapman, Tony Rudd and Ralph Bellamy and used by Team Lotus in the 1974 Formula One season.

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