Lotus 72 D – John Players Special F1, 2013, formule 1, grand prix

Lotus 72 D – John Players Special

Miroslav Sanytrák/ Václav Král | 6.6.05 | Historie F1 - vozy

F1 history cars

The World Champion Emerson Fitipaldi's car of 1972. It was constructed by Colin Chapman and Maurice Phillipe, Colin Chapman being the team manager. Ronnie Peterson drove the same car in 1973 (GP Monza 1973). Monocoque chasis, engine being its load-bearing part, carrying the rear wheels suspensions. The Girling braking plates placed inside. Hewland FG 400 gearbox, Ford Cosworth DFV engine.

Lotus 72 D - John Players Special

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**Technical specification of Lotus 72 D - John Players Special**
Wheel base (mm)	2 540
Track (mm)	1 450
Length (mm)	4 200
Height (mm)	920
Weight (kg)	550
Fuel tanks capacity (l)	210

**Engine**
Layout	2 x 2 OHC, V8
Bore (mm)	85,7
Stroke (mm)	64,8
Capacity ( ccm)	2 998
Output (HP)	460
Revolutions (rev/min)	11 000
Top speed (kph)	300