Lotus F2 cars <\/strong><\/p>\nYear Model\/Type no<\/p>\n
1957 12<\/p>\n
1964 32<\/p>\n
1965 35<\/p>\n
1967 41B<\/p>\n
1968 48<\/p>\n
1968 58<\/p>\n
1969 59B<\/p>\n
1973 74<\/p>\n
[see selected specifications below]<\/p>\n
Ford Cosworth engine <\/strong>[specification from “Lotus Coventry Climax and Cosworth engines” ]<\/p>\nFord Cosworth FVA engine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nGeneral<\/td>\n | General<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\n<\/td>\n | based on Ford 116E\u00a0,block<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\nBore\/stroke<\/td>\n | 85.73×69.14mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\nPower Output<\/td>\n | Over 200bhp<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\nCost<\/td>\n | \u00a32,500\/$7,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\nCrankshaft<\/td>\n | Nitride steel, lead indium bearing inserts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\nClutch<\/td>\n | 7.25.Borg&Beck twin plate diaphram<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\n<\/td>\n | with sintered discs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\nHead<\/td>\n | Light alloy double ohc<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\nCamshafts<\/td>\n | Chilled cast iron …5 bearing .gear driven<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\nValves<\/td>\n | 2inlet,2 exhaust per cyl. inverted cup type<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\n<\/td>\n | tappets…double helical springs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\nPistons<\/td>\n | forged light alloy ..pot type.. recessed in top<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\n<\/td>\n | for valve clearance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\nRods<\/td>\n | steel, lead indium bearing inserts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\nLubrication<\/td>\n | dry sump system with combined scavenge<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\n<\/td>\n | and pressure pumps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\nIgnition<\/td>\n | Coil distributor. Alternator ..1 x10mm spark<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\n<\/td>\n | plug per cyl.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\nFuel injection<\/td>\n | Lucas Mk.II with mechanical pump and<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\n<\/td>\n | metering unit driven by toothed rubber belts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\nAccessory drives<\/td>\n | Gear-driven at front and rear of head<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n The Cosworth engine was built around the Ford Cortina 1500 block. Which had 5 main bearings. It was rugged and conventional. The Cosworth engine was retailed for what we believe to be \u00a32,500 or $7,000 in period.<\/p>\n On the test bed on one occasion producing 202 bhp at 8,500 rpm.<\/p>\n It was compact unit and an estimated weight was between 260-265 lbs. Which included starter and clutch.<\/p>\n The engine grew out as direct product of DFV programme.<\/p>\n It’s believed these other marques adopted the Cosworth engine included: –<\/p>\n \n- Brabham<\/li>\n
- Cooper<\/li>\n
- Lola<\/li>\n
- Mclaren<\/li>\n
- Matra<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Lotus F2 specifications from Taylor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nModel <\/strong><\/td>\nModel <\/strong><\/td>\nModel <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nFunction<\/td>\n | F2<\/td>\n | F2&1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nYear<\/td>\n | 1967<\/td>\n | 1968<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nVolume<\/td>\n | 4<\/td>\n | 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nEngine<\/td>\n | Cosworth Ford FVA dohc<\/td>\n | Ford Cosworth DFW&FVA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nC.C.<\/td>\n | 1599<\/td>\n | 2498&1598<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nCarburation<\/td>\n | Lucas fuel injection<\/td>\n | Lucas fuel injection<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nPower Output bhp<\/td>\n | 220<\/td>\n | 425&225<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nTransmission<\/td>\n | ZF Ds12<\/td>\n | ZF5DS12&Hewland FT200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nChassis<\/td>\n | full monocoque centre section<\/td>\n | Steel monocoque<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n<\/td>\n | space frame rear carrying engine<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nBody<\/td>\n | GRP<\/td>\n | integral centre section nose<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n | cone, engine cover<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nFront Suspension<\/td>\n | fabricated cantilever top w\/b<\/td>\n | de Dion front sub frame twin<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n<\/td>\n | lower w\/b inboard c.s\/damper<\/td>\n | radius rods c.s\/damper<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nRear Suspension<\/td>\n | reverse lower w\/b,top link<\/td>\n | de Dion rear sub frame twin<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n<\/td>\n | twin radius rods c.s\/damper<\/td>\n | radius rods c.s\/damper<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nBrakes F\/R<\/td>\n | outboard Girling disc<\/td>\n | 12-inch outboard ventilated disc<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nWheels F\/R<\/td>\n | 13×8,13×10 or 12<\/td>\n | 13x10and 13×12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nTyres F\/R<\/td>\n | 7.00×13 \/10.00×13<\/td>\n | 8.00×13\/10×13<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nLength [inches]<\/td>\n | 149.5<\/td>\n | 152<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nWidth [inches]<\/td>\n | 68<\/td>\n | 70<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nHeight [inches]<\/td>\n | 30<\/td>\n | 31<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nWheelbase [inches]<\/td>\n | 91.75<\/td>\n | 96<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nTrack F\/R [inches]<\/td>\n | 58\/58<\/td>\n | 50\/54<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nWeight -lbs<\/td>\n | 926<\/td>\n | 950<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nModel <\/strong><\/td>\nType 59<\/strong><\/td>\nType69<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nFunction<\/td>\n | F3&2<\/td>\n | Formula 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nYear<\/td>\n | 1969<\/td>\n | 1970\/71<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nVolume<\/td>\n | 44 including F2&FF<\/td>\n | 65 including F2&F3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nEngine<\/td>\n | Holbay Ford R68<\/td>\n | Cosworth FVA\/BDG<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nC.C.<\/td>\n | 997<\/td>\n | 1598 and later 1980<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nCarburation<\/td>\n | single Weber downdraught<\/td>\n | Fuel injection<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nPower Output bhp<\/td>\n | 117<\/td>\n | 230\/265<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nTransmission<\/td>\n | Hewland Mk.VI<\/td>\n | Hewland Mk.VI<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nChassis<\/td>\n | multitubular [square] spaceframe<\/td>\n | Aluminium monocoque<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n<\/td>\n | alloy stressed floor<\/td>\n | with rear space frame<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nBody<\/td>\n | GRP<\/td>\n | GRP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nFront Suspension<\/td>\n | Unequal length double wishbone<\/td>\n | double wishbone csd,ar bar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n<\/td>\n | coil spring damper, anti-roll bar<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nRear Suspension<\/td>\n | reversed lower wishbone, top<\/td>\n | reversed lower wishbone, top<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n<\/td>\n | link, twin rad’rods,csd,a.r.bar<\/td>\n | single top link, twin rad’rods,csd,<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nBrakes F\/R<\/td>\n | 10.25-inch outboard Girling disc<\/td>\n | 10.25\/10approx. outboard<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nWheels F\/R<\/td>\n | 13×8\/13×10<\/td>\n | 13×10\/13×14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nTyres F\/R<\/td>\n | 7.50×13\/ 9.50×10<\/td>\n | 8.00×13\/11.50×13<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nLength [inches]<\/td>\n | 144<\/td>\n | 150<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nWidth [inches]<\/td>\n | 69.5<\/td>\n | 72<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nHeight [inches]<\/td>\n | 24.5<\/td>\n | 37<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nWheelbase [inches]<\/td>\n | 92.75<\/td>\n | 92.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nTrack F\/R [inches]<\/td>\n | 56\/56<\/td>\n | 57\/58<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nWeight -lbs<\/td>\n | 881<\/td>\n | 720<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nModel <\/strong><\/td>\nType 74<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nFunction<\/td>\n | Formula 2<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nYear<\/td>\n | 1973<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nVolume<\/td>\n | 2<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nEngine<\/td>\n | Lotus Novamotor<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nC.C.<\/td>\n | 1973<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nCarburation<\/td>\n | fuel injection<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nPower Output bhp<\/td>\n | 275<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nTransmission<\/td>\n | Hewland FG400<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nChassis<\/td>\n | aluminium monocoque<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nBody<\/td>\n | GRP<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nFront Suspension<\/td>\n | double wishbone, torsion bar arb<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nRear Suspension<\/td>\n | twin lower, single upper link<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n<\/td>\n | twin radius arms cs damper arbar<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nBrakes F\/R<\/td>\n | outboard\/inboard ventilated<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n<\/td>\n | Girling disc<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nWheels F\/R<\/td>\n | 13×10\/13×15<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nTyres F\/R<\/td>\n | 8.20×13\/13.10×13<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nLength [inches]<\/td>\n | 160<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nWidth [inches]<\/td>\n | 74<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nHeight [inches]<\/td>\n | 36<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nWheelbase [inches]<\/td>\n | 95.5<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nTrack F\/R [inches]<\/td>\n | 58\/59<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \nWeight -lbs<\/td>\n | 1078<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Learning Opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\nOur learning \/educational opportunities are intended to be challenging thought provoking and requiring additional research and\/or analysis.<\/p>\n These opportunities are particularly designed for a museum\/education centre location where visitors would be able to enjoy access to all the structured resources available in conjunction with any concurrent exhibition.<\/p>\n In this instance we suggest the following might be appropriate:-<\/p>\n \n- How many engine types were used in F2?<\/li>\n
- Who were the most significant drivers?<\/li>\n
- Which designers worked on Lotus F2 cars?<\/li>\n
- Was Lotus fully committed to F2&3?<\/li>\n
- Did F2 achieve its objectives?<\/li>\n
- Which other marques competed in F2?<\/li>\n
- Explain the production volumes for Lotus F2 cars<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Exhibitions, Education and Economics<\/strong><\/p>\nIn the museum context the editors believe that commercial considerations are both necessary and complementary with its educational objectives.<\/p>\n For these reasons our suggested outline Business Plan includes provision for promoting products and services which share Chapman\u2019s ideals of mechanical efficiency and sustainability. In addition we propose merchandising that explain and interprets the technical, social and cultural context of Chapman\u2019s designs in period. It\u2019s suggested there will be catalogue for on line purchasing.<\/p>\n In this instance we suggest the following might be appropriate:-<\/p>\n \n- Two-timing: Lotus F2<\/li>\n
- Two-up: Lotus in F2 competition<\/li>\n
- Twofold: Lotus Construction chassis techniques for F2<\/li>\n
- Too Little Too Late? Lotus participation in F2<\/li>\n
- Fabricating F2<\/li>\n
- Chapman Facilitates F2<\/li>\n
- F2 Facia<\/li>\n
- F2 Features<\/li>\n
- F2: Fire up \u2013sight and sound \u2013fits and starts<\/li>\n
- Lotus F2 flaw?<\/li>\n
- Lotus F2 fluctuation<\/li>\n
- Lotus F2 focus<\/li>\n
- Lotus F2: Fusion<\/li>\n
- Ford for Formula Two<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\nAssessing Lotus in F2 is not easy at it involves rule change, specifications and engine capacity. The editors draw these limited interpretations: –<\/p>\n \n- That the Lotus F2 cars derived some influence from F1 but this did not grant them success<\/li>\n
- That commercial considerations might have impacted providing owners with versatility and value for money possibly at cost of focus<\/li>\n
- Although perhaps not generally appreciated Honda made an impression with its engines in F2 racing<\/li>\n
- F2 did not possibly enjoy full Lotus team backing<\/li>\n
- Lotus did achieve some success with the talents of Jim Clark who was sadly killed in one of these cars.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
We concur with the remarks made by Stanley Gillen particularly the importance of Lotus to the outcomes. We believe the principle still applies and for this reason campaign for a dedicated Lotus Museum.<\/p>\n Reference:<\/strong><\/p>\nISBN:<\/p>\n ISBN:<\/p>\n ISBN:<\/p>\n ISBN:<\/p>\n Please note the editors of the A&R attempt to give the broadest spectrum of references but not all are available for consultation in an article. However by noting their existence it may assist students in their research.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Lotus and Formula 2 Stanley Gillen [Ford of GB Managing Director] observed: – “we are convinced that the success which British cars and engines have achieved in F1 world championships have assisted the entire British motor industry in its exports drive…….. The prestige which accrues from F1 world championship victory benefits us all” Introduction This […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":282,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.colinchapmanmuseum.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2415"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.colinchapmanmuseum.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.colinchapmanmuseum.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.colinchapmanmuseum.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.colinchapmanmuseum.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2415"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/www.colinchapmanmuseum.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2415\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2418,"href":"http:\/\/www.colinchapmanmuseum.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2415\/revisions\/2418"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.colinchapmanmuseum.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/282"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.colinchapmanmuseum.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2415"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}} | | | | | | | | |