Photo Gallery «Technology in race cars (30): Lotus 72 - wedges in a hurry»
The Lotus 72 was so far ahead of its time that it remained in use for six years, five of which it was competitive. In addition to a radically new body shape, the red and gold racer featured a new cooling system, sophisticated torsion bar suspension and internal brakes on both axles. This article from the "Technology in racing cars" series is dedicated to the Formula 1 monoposto that made Jochen Rindt world champion in 1970 - and his wife a widow.
Lotus 72 (1970) - the front axle with subframe and internal brakes
© Archiv Gerhard Schütz, 1970
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