The Lotus 49 was another of Colin Chapman’s game-changing cars. Using the new Cosworth DFV engine, which formed a structural part of the chassis, Lotus took a leap ahead of their rivals.
The car proved a little too fragile on its introduction in 1967. But in 1968 Graham Hill used it to great effect to win his second championship.
Lotus claimed their third constructors title, but were rocked by the death of Jim Clark in an F2 race early in the season.
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- Lotus-Cosworth 49B (1968)
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- Lotus-Cosworth 49
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- Lotus-Cosworth 49
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- Lotus-Cosworth 49
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- Lotus 49B, Goodwood Festival of Speed, 2011
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- Lotus 49B, Goodwood Festival of Speed, 2011
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- Lotus 49B, Goodwood Festival of Speed, 2011
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- Graham Hill, Lotus-Ford 49B, Brands Hatch, 1969
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- Jim Clark, Lotus-Ford 49, Silverstone, 1967
Malcolm Taylor said on 17th May 2012, 21:12
The wonderful picture of Jim Clark is at Silverstone in 1967, not Brands Hatch in 1969.
I know, I was there (but not beside the photographer!).
Keith Collantine (@keithcollantine) said on 17th May 2012, 21:26
Yes, that’s clearly been mislabelled! Have changed it.