27/12/2004 'Historic F1 car of the week'

This week's winner
By Josh Barnett
December 28 2004

The Lotus 72 went through many changes to both the body and technical department but it will be most remembered painted in the John Player Special, black and gold, livery.

Car: Lotus 72

Year: 1970-1975

Country of Origin: Great Britain

Accolades: 1970 Formula One World Driver's Title, Jochen Rindt

                1972 Formula One World Driver's Title, Emerson Fittipaldi

Many Grand Prix victories with Jochen Rindt, Emerson Fittipaldi and Ronnie Peterson

Team Owner: Colin Chapman

Engine: Cosworth DFV V8

Engine Capacity: 2993cc

Engine Placement: Mid-Engined

Power: 440bhp @ 10000rpm

Weight: 540kg 

Gearbox: Hewland DG 300 5 speed Manual

Drive: Rear wheel drive

 

Fittipaldi in the 1972, JPS Lotus 72