Lotus 72

Lotus 72 1970 Onwards (All Marks) : Owners' Workshop Manual : An Insight Into the Design, Engineering, Maintenance and Operation of Lotus's Legendary Formula 1 Car - Owners Workshop Manual

Hardback (15 Aug 2012)

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Publisher's Synopsis

  • The Lotus 72 story: teething troubles; debut win in 1970 Dutch GP; Rindt's posthumous World Championhip in 1970; a lean year in 1971 with no wins; another title in 1972, for Fittipldi; team-mates Ronnie Peterson and Fittipaldi take seven wins in 1973; protracted old age with active use lasting into 1975.
  • Anatomy of the Lotus 72: aerodynamics, chassis, engine, transmission, suspension, steering, brakes, wheels and tyres, electrics.
  • Restore for track use: restoration projects; obtaining spare parts; making replacement parts.
  • The owner's view: buying a Lotus 72; values and insurance.
  • The driver's view: racing in period; racing now.
  • The engineer's view: maintenance and repairs; set-up for racing.

Book information

ISBN: 9780857331274
Publisher: Haynes Publishing
Imprint: Haynes
Pub date:
DEWEY: 629.228
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 165
Weight: 766g
Height: 278mm
Width: 212mm
Spine width: 15mm