Sponsor, Brands, Specialists and Suppliers: The Companies that supported the Chapman \/Lotus Road & Racing Programme<\/strong><\/p>\n Kugelfischer: Renault, Lotus: The European Union <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n Figure 1: images from the net<\/p>\n Introduction <\/strong><\/p>\n Lotus cars sold<\/p>\n They were bought for their:-<\/p>\n All the above were integrated within a total framework design.<\/p>\n The above list is heavily dependent on a select group of components [either bought in proprietary or in house manufacture] that delivered the desired outcomes and met strict criteria.<\/p>\n Many of these components often contributed significantly to the overall aesthetic, many are extremely functional and beautiful in their own right .They formed part of a complementary whole.<\/p>\n In this series we examine:-<\/p>\n Understanding Lotus\u2019s use of proprietary parts provides invaluable learning opportunities not just historical but right up to the present day. These lessons are not just applicable to automotive engineers\/ designers but to the wider Industrial \/Product Design professions.<\/p>\n The Skillful and creative adoption, absorption and integration of components was a powerful factor in the Chapman design methodology and contributed significantly to both competition and commercial success. It also feed his ability to mutate parts and materials to his desired ends.<\/p>\n The use of components is a fundamental skill of the Industrial Designer and the direct provision of added value.<\/p>\n The exact interpretation of sponsorship in conjunction with Lotus is difficult to establish objectively. The appearance of a sponsor\u2019s logo on a car is not necessarily evidence of financial support. Access to historical archive and contracts is sought wherever possible but with the passage of time and for various reasons these are not always available or accessible to the public.<\/p>\n This series also embraces the specialist suppliers to Lotus. We are particularly interested in those suppliers and products that have a connectivity with aviation.<\/p>\n In constructing the historic sponsor series, the A&R looks only at the logos worn in period and assumes the company involved had no objection to Lotus promoting their products. The A&R sees much to be gained by the wider promotion of sponsors but in the event that a specific organization disapproves for any reason that article will be removed.<\/p>\n Sponsorship is an instrument of mutual benefit and promotion. Subscribers might like to see A&R articles on Sponsorship and Product Placement to understand the numerical \/ financial reach provided by sponsorship with its ability to identify and project status through identification.<\/p>\n The principle continues particularly with regard to education based exhibitions [see below for details]<\/p>\n Each of these articles is devoted to a company\/ organization that is believed to have sponsored or supplied specialist items to Lotus.<\/p>\n The intention of each article is to: –<\/p>\n Subscribers might to see complementary and structured pieces to this article: –<\/p>\n Kugelfischer Company Profile \/Abbreviated summary from wiki <\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cKugelfischer<\/strong> is the name for a mechanical fuel injection<\/a> (MFI) pump. It was produced by FAG Kugelfischer and later by Robert Bosch GmbH<\/a> [1]<\/sup><\/a> Derived from diesel pumps from the early 1960s, the Kugelfischer system was a mechanical injection pump for performance vehicles.[<\/sup>citation needed<\/sup><\/em><\/a>]<\/sup> It was among the first units with manufacturer-customizable fuel delivery maps which used rpm, throttle position, temperature, and sometimes barometric pressure as inputs. This was accomplished mechanically, not electronically, using cones (irregularly shaped, two-dimensional cams) to encode the maps. [<\/sup>citation needed<\/sup><\/em><\/a>]<\/sup><\/p>\n In the late 1960s and early 1970s, it was fitted to a variety of production vehicles from BMW<\/a>, Ford UK<\/a>, Lancia<\/a>, Peugeot – 404 and 504 between 1961 and 1983, and others.[<\/sup>citation needed<\/sup><\/em><\/a>]<\/sup> It is perhaps best known for its use by BMW in the 2000tii\/2002tii<\/a> (and later, the 2002 Turbo<\/a>) from 1970 to 1975, the 1964\u20131976 Porsche<\/a> 911\/911S\/Carrera RS\/RSR\/Carrera MFI, and the BMW M1<\/a> supercar from 1978 to 1981.[<\/sup>citation needed<\/sup><\/em><\/a>]<\/sup> Due to high manufacturing cost however, it became economically undesirable with the introduction of cheaper electronic engine management systems (and continuous-injection mechanical systems) by the end of the decade.[<\/sup>citation needed<\/sup><\/em><\/a>]<\/sup> However, the Kugelfischer system continued to be used as a specialty injection pump for purpose-built race engines into the 1980s such as the 1982 Porsche 911 SC\/RS\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Figure 2 images from the net<\/p>\n In the Chapman\/Lotus era the Company was identified with fuel systems mainly production road cars.<\/p>\n Lotus Connections <\/strong><\/p>\n Kugelfischer is associated with the Lotus type\u2019s 93T\/94T and possibly, and of course the Renault Turbo engines that powered these cars.<\/p>\n Unfortunately the editors have been unable to draw Kugelfischer components, our nearest equivalent is of the later type Renault Turbo engines and 98T.<\/p>\n Renault Engine from wiki:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n The EF-Type<\/strong> was a Turbocharged<\/a> 90\u00b0 V6 engine<\/a> developed by Renault Sport<\/a>, the engine was used by Equipe Renault Elf<\/a> in Formula One from 1977 to 1985. This engine derived from the CH<\/a> series designed by Fran\u00e7ois Castaing<\/a>, the F1 engine was developed by Bernard Dudot<\/a>.<\/p>\n Renault’s decision to use its 1500 cc V6 turbo engines in F1 was one of the boldest decisions ever taken in the sport. In nine full seasons competing against normally aspirated 3000 cc engines, they gave an excellent account of themselves, with:<\/p>\n Ultimately, as a result of their success, all F1 teams adopted turbo engines in the 1985 season.<\/p>\n\n
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