Lotus 79 F1 OW 1978
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The Lotus 79 F1 OW 1978 is a historic Formula 1 Race Car, first produced by Lotus in 1978 as a response to the new regulations for chassis design. The revolutionary design of the Lotus 79 saw the introduction of ground effect aerodynamics, which provided additional downforce and performance, and set the standard for subsequent Formula 1 race cars over the subsequent decades. The 79 was designed by Peter Wright and Colin Chapman, and featured a mainly monocoque chassis, comprising of knuckle arms connected with front and rear outriggers, as well as a complex system of panels, skirts and suspension arms. It was powered by the Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0-litre V8 engine, with a Hewland 5-speed manual gearbox. The exterior design was iconic, with its paintwork ranging from red and gold to emerald green and blue. Front and rear diffusers helped cool the brakes and increased downforce for additional grip on the corners. Twin-element wings helped reduce drag while additional aero was provided in the form of the distinctive Lotus-white sidestrips and a colour-coded underwing mounted above the dual-level floor. The Lotus 79 was the first F1 car to be designed using computers, an advanced technology at the time, which enabled Lotus to build a lightweight yet rigid car which had tremendous performance and reliability when racing. Its total weight was just 550 kg and it featured a fully independent suspension and improved anti-roll systems. The Lotus 79 is credited for the success of Mario Andretti and Ronnie Peterson, with Andretti winning the world championship with the car in 1978. This legendary race car is still considered to be one of the defining designs of modern Formula 1 racing, and has been displayed in museums around the world as a tribute to the brilliance of its design and legacy in the F1 racing history books.
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