Lotus 99T

Lotus 99T
The 99T of Ayrton Senna on display at the 2012 Autosport International
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorTeam Lotus
Designer(s)Gérard Ducarouge (Technical Director)
Martin Ogilvie (Chief Designer)
Tim Feast (Chief Engineer)
Osamu Goto (Chief Engine Designer (Honda))
Predecessor98T
Successor100T
Technical specifications[1]
ChassisCarbon fibre and Kevlar monocoque
Suspension (front)Lotus Active, double wishbones, coil springs
Suspension (rear)Lotus Active, double wishbones, coil springs
Axle trackFront: 1,791 mm (70.5 in)
Rear: 1,641 mm (64.6 in)
Wheelbase2,730 mm (107 in)
EngineHonda RA166E, 1,494 cc (91.2 cu in), 80° V6, turbo (4.0 bar limited), mid-engine, longitudinally-mounted
TransmissionLotus-Hewland 6-Speed manual
Power900–1,000 hp (671.1–745.7 kW) @ 11,000 rpm[2]
Weight540 kg (1,190 lb)
FuelElf
TyresGoodyear
Competition history
Notable entrantsCamel Team Lotus Honda
Notable drivers11. Japan Satoru Nakajima
12. Brazil Ayrton Senna
Debut1987 Brazilian Grand Prix
First win1987 Monaco Grand Prix
Last win1987 Detroit Grand Prix
Last event1987 Australian Grand Prix
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
162813
Constructors' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0

The Lotus 99T is a Formula One car designed by Gérard Ducarouge for use by Lotus in the 1987 Formula One World Championship.

  1. ^ "1987 Lotus 99T Honda - Images, Specifications and Information". Ultimatecarpage.com. 6 June 2003. Retrieved 23 August 2010.
  2. ^ "Engine Honda • STATS F1".

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