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

BatteryVarley
BearingsVandervell
BrakesGirling
Brake PadsFerodo DS11
Capacity2,993cc
Carburettors-
ClutchBorg & Beck 7.25in
DampersKoni
EngineFord Cosworth DFV
FuelTexaco
Fuel Capacity42 Gallons (190 litres)
Fuel SystemLucas injection
Fuel TanksFPT [Marston]
GearboxHewland FG400
Gearbox Weight98lb (44.5kg) [102lb]
Half-shaftsLotus
Height Overall-
IgnitionLucas OPUS
InstrumentsSmiths
Length Overall-
Maximum Power460bhp {465bhp}
OilTexaco [Duckhams]
PistonsCosworth
PlugsChampion
RadiatorSerck
Rim Width Front10in [10/11in] {10in}
Rim Width Rear17in [18/19in] {20in}
RingsHepolite {Coswotrh}
RPM10,250 {10,500}
SteeringCam Gears rack and pinion
Suspension FrontTorsion bars and double wishbones
Suspension RearTorsion bars/lower parallel links
top single link/rad. rods
Track Front58in (1,473mm)
{58/62in (1,473mm)}
Track Rear62in (1,626mm)
{64in (1,575mm)}
Turbocharger(s)-
TyresGoodyear
Weight (Engine)365lb (165.5kg)
Weight (Tub)70lb (31.75kg)
Weight (Dry)-
Weight (Start)-
Formula Weight1,270lb (576kg)
Wheelbase100in (2,540mm)
{100/105in (2,540/2,667mm)}
Wheel Diameter-f13in
Wheel Diameter-r15in

Note: 1974 differences shown in [] brackets, 1975 differences shown in {} brackets