Lotus 72/72C/72D/72E/72F (1970-75)

BatteryVarley
BearingsVandervell
[Cosworth/Vandervell]
BrakesGirling
Brake PadsFerodo
Capacity2,995cc [2,993cc]
Carburettors-
ClutchBorg & Beck
DampersArmstrong [Koni]
EngineFord Cosworth DFV
FuelShell
Fuel Capacity45 Gallons (204 litres)
Fuel SystemLucas injection
Fuel TanksFPT fuel cells
GearboxHewland FG400
Gearbox Weight95lb (43kg)
[98lb (44.5kg]
Half-shaftsLotus/Hardy Spicer/Lobro
Height Overall-
IgnitionLucas transistor
InstrumentsSmiths
Length Overall165in (4,191mm) [-]
Maximum Power440bhp
OilShell
PistonsHepworth [Cosworth]
PlugsAutolite [Motorcraft]
RadiatorSerck
Rim Width Front10in [-]
Rim Width Rear15in [-]
RingsGrandage [Hepolite]
RPM10,000
SteeringCam Gears rack and pinion
Suspension FrontTorsion bars and double wishbones
Suspension RearTorsion bars and double wishbones
[Torsion bars, twin radius rods,
single top, parallel lower links]
Track Front57in (1,448mm)
Track Rear57in (1,448mm)
Turbocharger(s)-
TyresFirestone
Weight (Engine)380lb (172kg)
[365lb (165.5kg)]
Weight (Tub)65lb (29.5kg)
Weight (Dry)-
Weight (Start)-
Formula Weight1,170lb (530kg)
[1,165lb (528kg)]
Wheelbase100in (2,540mm)
Wheel Diameter-f13in
Wheel Diameter-r15in[13/15in]

Note: 1971 'C/D' spec differences shown in [] brackets