Lotus 78 (1977-78)

BatteryYuasa
BearingsVandervell
BrakesLotus/Lockheed
Brake PadsFerodo
Capacity2,993cc
Carburettors-
ClutchBorg & Beck
DampersKoni
EngineFord Cosworth DFV
Fuel-
Fuel Capacity39 gallons (177 litres)
Fuel SystemLucas
Fuel TanksMarston
GearboxHewland FG400/5-speed
Gearbox Weight102lb (46kg)
Half-shaftsLobro
Height Overall-
IgnitionLucas
InstrumentsSmiths
Length Overall-
Maximum Power465bhp
OilValvoline
PistonsCosworth
PlugsNGK
RadiatorSerck/Marston
Rim Width Front10in
Rim Width Rear18.5in
RingsHepworth & Grandage
RPM10,500
SteeringKnight rack and pinion
Suspension FrontInboard springs, double wishbones
Suspension RearOutboard springs, bottom wishbones
parallel top, links, twin radius rods
Track Front67in (1,700mm)
Track Rear63in (1,600mm)
Turbocharger(s)-
TyresGoodyear
Weight (Engine)365lb (166kg)
Weight (Tub)90lb (41kg)
Weight (Dry)-
Weight (Start)-
Formula Weight1,310lb (594kg)
Wheelbase107in (2,720mm)
Wheel Diameter-f13in
Wheel Diameter-r13in