Lotus 38
1965 Lotus 38 at the 2010 Goodwood Festival of Speed | |||
| Category | USAC IndyCar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Constructor | Team Lotus | ||
| Designer(s) | Colin Chapman Len Terry | ||
| Predecessor | Lotus 34 | ||
| Successor | Lotus 42 | ||
| Technical specifications | |||
| Chassis | Aluminium monocoque. | ||
| Suspension (front) | Double wishbones, inboard coil springs over dampers. | ||
| Suspension (rear) | Reverse lower wishbones, top link, twin radius rods, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar | ||
| Length | 155.9 in (396 cm) | ||
| Width | 73 in (185 cm) | ||
| Height | 31 in (79 cm) | ||
| Axle track | Front: 60 in (152 cm) Rear: 60 in (152 cm) | ||
| Wheelbase | 95.9 in (244 cm) | ||
| Engine | Ford 4,195 cc (256.0 cu in) DOHC 90° V8, naturally aspirated, mid-mounted. | ||
| Transmission | ZF 2DS-20 2-speed manual gearbox. | ||
| Power | 500 hp (370 kW) | ||
| Weight | 612 kg (1,349 lb) | ||
| Competition history | |||
| Notable entrants | Team Lotus | ||
| Notable drivers | Jim Clark Bobby Johns Dan Gurney A. J. Foyt Mario Andretti | ||
| Debut | 1965 Indianapolis 500 | ||
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The Lotus 38 was the first rear-engined car to win the Indianapolis 500, in 1965, driven by Jim Clark. It was run by Lotus at Indianapolis from 1965 to 1967; a total of 8 were built, most for use by Lotus, but several were sold for use by other drivers, including A. J. Foyt and Mario Andretti.