Lotus 42

The Lotus 42 is an open-wheel race car built by Team Lotus for the 1967 Indianapolis 500. The car was unsuccessful that year, with Graham Hill retiring on lap 23 of the race.

Lotus 42
CategoryUSAC IndyCar
ConstructorTeam Lotus
Designer(s)Colin Chapman
Len Terry
PredecessorLotus 38
SuccessorLotus 56
Technical specifications
ChassisAluminium 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
Length155.9 in (396 cm)
Width73 in (185 cm)
Height31 in (79 cm)
Axle trackFront: 60 in (152 cm)
Rear: 60 in (152 cm)
Wheelbase95.9 in (244 cm)
EngineFord 4,195 cc (256.0 cu in) DOHC 90° V8, naturally aspirated, mid-mounted.
TransmissionZF 2DS-20 2-speed manual gearbox.
Power520 hp (390 kW)
Weight612 kg (1,349 lb)
Competition history
Notable entrantsTeam Lotus
Notable drivers Graham Hill
Debut1967 Indianapolis 500
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