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Category | USAC IndyCar | ||
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Constructor | Team Lotus | ||
Designer(s) | Colin Chapman Len Terry | ||
Predecessor | Lotus 34 | ||
Successor | Lotus 42 | ||
Technical specifications[1] | |||
Chassis | Aluminium monocoque. | ||
Suspension (front) | Double wishbones, inboard coil springs over dampers. | ||
Suspension (rear) | Reverse lower wishbones, top link, twin radius rods, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar | ||
Length | 155.9 in (396 cm) | ||
Width | 73 in (185 cm) | ||
Height | 31 in (79 cm) | ||
Axle track | Front: 60 in (152 cm) Rear: 60 in (152 cm) | ||
Wheelbase | 95.9 in (244 cm) | ||
Engine | Ford 4,195 cc (256.0 cu in) DOHC 90° V8, naturally aspirated, mid-mounted. | ||
Transmission | ZF 2DS-20 2-speed manual gearbox. | ||
Power | 500 hp (370 kW) | ||
Weight | 612 kg (1,349 lb) | ||
Competition history | |||
Notable entrants | Team Lotus | ||
Notable drivers | Jim Clark Bobby Johns Dan Gurney A. J. Foyt Mario Andretti | ||
Debut | 1965 Indianapolis 500 | ||
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The Lotus 38 was the first rear-engined car to win the Indianapolis 500, in 1965, driven by Jim Clark. It was run by Lotus at Indianapolis from 1965 to 1967; a total of 8 were built, most for use by Lotus, but several were sold for use by other drivers, including A. J. Foyt and Mario Andretti.[2][3]