TEAM LOTUS TYPE 91 (1982)

For the 1982 season, Team Lotus readied Type 91. Like its predecessor, the car was developed by Peter Wright and Martin Ogilvie and once again boasted beautiful body lines. As in Type 88 and 87, the monocoque was a carbon composite structure made of nomex honeycomb sandwiched between Kevlar-reinforced carbon fibre once again entirely developed and built by Team Lotus.

While rivals were adopting powerful turbocharged engines, Team Lotus had to rely on naturally-aspirated Ford Cosworth DFV engines. In this respect, the monocoque’s superior strength and lightness came in handy. To match the increase in cornering performance, suspension arms, uprights and even the gearbox casing that served as the mounting points for the suspension were all reinforced and upgraded. Like in Type 77, the wheelbase and front track were adjustable to suit each race.

Type 91 was first raced in the second race of the 1982 season at the Brazilian GP in the hands of Elio de Angelis and Nigel Mansell. On its maiden race, Mansell drove the car to third position at the finish, followed by a fourth place in Monaco. Elio de Angelis drove the car in 14 races, finishing six times in the points.

Please Note: Models are supplied unpainted and some assembly may be required.

One Model kit supplied.