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Lotus Type 49 (1999) Parts 2

Lotus Cars EliseLotus Type 49 (1999) Parts 2Picture Of Lotus Cars EliseLotus Cars EliseLotus Type 49 (1999) Parts 2Lotus Type 49ConceptAfter a difficult first year for Lotus in the 3 litre formula, Chapman went back to the drawing board and came up with a design that was both back to basics, and a leap ahead. Taking inspiration from earlier designs, particularly the Lotus 43 and Lotus 38 Indycar, the 49 was the first F1 car to be powered by the now-famous Ford Cosworth DFV engine after Chapman convinced Ford to build an F1 powerplant.The 49 was an advanced design in Formula 1 because of its chassis configuration. The specially-designed engine...
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