Lotus 95T

Lotus

MarqueLotus
Power750-760 hp @ 11,500 rpm
Race record0 wins from 16 races · 0 championships

Some cars leave a paper trail; the Lotus 95T left a name and a place in Lotus's list. What follows is what can be said with a source behind it. Its designer of record is Gérard Ducarouge (Technical Director) / Martin Ogilvie (Chief Designer) / John Davis (Head of Aerodynamics and R&D).

Where it came from

The Lotus 95T was a Formula One racing car designed by Gérard Ducarouge for use by Team Lotus in the 1984 Formula One World Championship. The car brought Lotus its best results for several seasons, frequently reaching the podium.

Under the skin

it is rated at 750-760 hp @ 11,500 rpm. Kerb weight is 540 kg. Power-to-weight lands near 1389 horsepower per tonne, which is hypercar territory, where the limiting factor is the tyre, not the engine. The wheelbase is 2775 mm. These are manufacturer figures carried by Wikipedia and Wikidata, not road-test measurements.

In context

Where it sits in Lotus's history is not in doubt: the 94T came before it; the 97T followed it. Nearby in the Lotus catalogue sit the Lotus 100T and the Lotus 101.

Specifications

Kerb weight540 kg
Wheelbase2775 mm
DesignerGérard Ducarouge (Technical Director) / Martin Ogilvie (Chief Designer) / John Davis (Head of Aerodynamics and R&D)
Predecessor94T
Successor97T
Catalogue IDQ2548438
SourceWikipedia