Lotus 63

Lotus 63
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorTeam Lotus
Designer(s)Colin Chapman (Technical Director)
Maurice Philippe (Chief Designer)
Predecessor49
Successor72
Technical specifications[1]
ChassisAluminium monocoque.
Axle track59 in (1,499 mm)
Wheelbase98 in (2,489 mm)
EngineFord Cosworth DFV 2,995 cc (183 cu in) V8, naturally aspirated, mid-mounted.
TransmissionHewland-Lotus 5-speed manual gearbox. Four-wheel drive.
Weight600 kg (1,323 lb)
FuelShell
TyresFirestone
Competition history
Notable entrantsGold Leaf Team Lotus
Ecurie Bonnier
Notable driversUnited Kingdom John Miles
United States Mario Andretti
Sweden Jo Bonnier
Debut1969 French Grand Prix
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
70000
n.b. Unless otherwise stated, all data refer to
Formula One World Championship Grands Prix only.

The Lotus 63 was an experimental Formula One car using four-wheel drive, designed by Colin Chapman and Maurice Philippe for the 1969 season. Chapman's reasoning behind the car was that the 3 litre engines introduced in 1966 would be better served by building a car that could take full advantage of its power while retaining the Lotus 49's simplicity.

  1. ^ "Lotus 63". www.StatsF1.com. Retrieved 9 October 2010.