Lotus 38
The Lotus 38 was the first rear-engined car to win the Indianapolis 500, in 1965, driven by Jim Clark. It was run by Lotus at Indianapolis from 1965 to 1967; a total of 8 were built, most for use by Lotus, but several were sold for use by other drivers, including A. J. Foyt and Mario Andretti.
1965 Lotus 38 at the 2010 Goodwood Festival of Speed | |||
| Category | USAC IndyCar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Constructor | Team Lotus | ||
| Designer(s) | Colin Chapman Len Terry | ||
| Predecessor | Lotus 34 | ||
| Successor | Lotus 42 | ||
| Technical specifications | |||
| Chassis | Aluminium monocoque. | ||
| Suspension (front) | Double wishbones, inboard coil springs over dampers. | ||
| Suspension (rear) | Reverse lower wishbones, top link, twin radius rods, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar | ||
| Length | 155.9 in (396 cm) | ||
| Width | 73 in (185 cm) | ||
| Height | 31 in (79 cm) | ||
| Axle track | Front: 60 in (152 cm) Rear: 60 in (152 cm) | ||
| Wheelbase | 95.9 in (244 cm) | ||
| Engine | Ford 4,195 cc (256.0 cu in) DOHC 90° V8, naturally aspirated, mid-mounted. | ||
| Transmission | ZF 2DS-20 2-speed manual gearbox. | ||
| Power | 500 hp (370 kW) | ||
| Weight | 612 kg (1,349 lb) | ||
| Competition history | |||
| Notable entrants | Team Lotus | ||
| Notable drivers | Jim Clark Bobby Johns Dan Gurney A. J. Foyt Mario Andretti | ||
| Debut | 1965 Indianapolis 500 | ||
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