Lotus 24

Lotus 24
Lotus 24 BRM at the Silverstone Classic in 2018.
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorTeam Lotus
Designer(s)Colin Chapman
Predecessor21
Successor25
Technical specifications
ChassisSteel spaceframe
Suspension (front)Double wishbone, with inboard coilover spring/damper units.
Suspension (rear)Lower wishbone, top link and radius rod suspension, with outboard coilover spring/damper units.
EngineCoventry Climax FWMV, 1496cc, 90° V8
BRM P56, 1498 cc, 90° V8
Naturally aspirated mid-mounted
TransmissionZF 5DS10 5-speed manual
TyresDunlop
Competition history
Notable entrantsTeam Lotus
Brabham Racing Organisation
UDT Laystall Racing Team
Siffert Racing Team
Notable driversUnited Kingdom Trevor Taylor
France Maurice Trintignant
New Zealand Chris Amon
United Kingdom Innes Ireland
United States Masten Gregory
United States Roger Penske
Debut1962 Dutch Grand Prix
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
490100
Constructors' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0
n.b. Unless otherwise stated, all data refer to
Formula One World Championship Grands Prix only.

The Lotus 24 was a Formula One racing car[1] designed by Team Lotus for the 1962 Formula One season. Despite some early success in non-Championship Grands Prix, it was eclipsed by the technically superior Lotus 25 and rarely featured in the points in World Championship races.

  1. ^ Automobile Year, No. 10, 1962-1963, Page 198.