Lotus 18 : Colin Chapman's U-Turn
Colin Chapman's earlier attempts at building a Formula 1 car had failed due to structural issues caused by extreme lightness. In 1960, he decided to rethink his approach and design a more reliable car.
The result was the Lotus 18, a rear-engine car that set new performance standards. It was driven by top drivers of the time, including Innes Ireland, Jim Clark, and John Surtees. However, it was Stirling Moss who brought the Lotus 18 fame, winning four Grands Prix, including impressive victories over Ferrari at Monaco and the Nürburgring in 1961.

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This book covers the history of the Lotus 18 over its seven-year competition career, with season-by-season summaries. It also includes detailed appendices detailing the individual histories of the 28 chassis that were built.
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| Autore: | Mark Whitelock |
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| Formato: | 192 pagine, 26 x 26 x 2.2 cm, brossura |
| Illustrazioni: | 150 foto in B&N e in colori |
| Lingua: | inglese |
| Editore: | Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2016) |
| ISBN: | 9781845845209 |


