Lotus F1 File: 2013

Tech Specs

CHASSIS

Moulded carbon fibre and aluminium honeycomb composite monocoque, manufactured by Lotus F1 Team and designed for maximum strength with minimum weight. RS27-2012 V8 engine installed as a fully-stressed member.

FRONT SUSPENSIONCarbon fibre top and bottom wishbones operate an inboard rocker via a pushrod system. This is connected to a torsion bar and damper units which are mounted inside the front of the monocoque. Aluminium uprights and OZ machined magnesium wheels.

REAR SUSPENSION

Carbon fibre top and bottom wishbones with pull rod operated torsion springs and transverse-mounted damper units mounted in the top of the gearbox casing. Aluminium uprights and OZ machined magnesium wheels.

TRANSMISSIONSeven-speed semi-automatic titanium gearbox with reverse gear. “Quickshift” system in operation to maximise speed of gearshifts.

FUEL SYSTEMKevlar-reinforced rubber fuel cell by ATL.

COOLING SYSTEMSeparate oil and water radiators located in the car’s sidepods and cooled using airflow from the car’s forward motion.

ELECTRICALMES – Microsoft Standard Electronic Control Unit.

BRAKING SYSTEMCarbon discs and pads. Calipers by AP Racing. Master cylinders by AP racing and Brembo.

COCKPITRemovable driver’s seat made of anatomically formed carbon composite, with six-point or eight-point harness seat belt. Steering wheel integrates gear change, clutch paddles, and rear wing adjuster.

KERSMotor generator unit driving into front of engine with batteries as an energy store. Motor Generator supplied by Renault Sport F1. Electronic control unit by Magneti-Marelli.

Dimensions

Front Track: 1450 mmRear Track: 1400 mmOverall Length: 5088 mmOverall Height: 950 mmOverall Width: 1800 mmOverall Weight: 642kg, with driver, cameras and ballast

2013 Drivers

Kimi Räikkönen

Team	Lotus
Nationality	Finnish
Podiums	69
Points	786
Grand Prix entered	177
World Championships	1
Highest race finish	1 (x19)
Highest grid position	1 (x16)
Date of Birth	17/10/1979
Place of Birth	Espoo

Romain Grosjean

Team	Lotus
Nationality	French
Podiums	3
Points	96
Grand Prix entered	26
World Championships	0
Highest race finish	2 (x1)
Highest grid position	2 (x1)
Date of Birth	17/04/1986
Place of Birth	Geneva, Switzerland