Lotus 42

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Lotus 42
Race Car
Category	USAC IndyCar
Constructor	Team Lotus
Designer	Colin Chapman Len Terry
Predecessor	Lotus 38
Successor	Lotus 56
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
Engine	Ford 4,195 cc (256.0 cu in) DOHC 90° V8, naturally aspirated, mid-mounted.
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Power	520 hp (390 kW)
Transmission	ZF 2DS-20 2-speed manual gearbox.
Weight	612 kg (1,349 lb)
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Notable entrants	Team Lotus
Notable drivers	Graham Hill
Debut	1967 Indianapolis 500
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The Lotus 42 is an open-wheel race car chassis, and was Team Lotus' second purpose-built IndyCar entry, designed to win 1967 Indianapolis 500, being driven by Graham Hill. The car was unsuccessful that year, with Hill retiring on lap 23 of the race. The car would end up finding most of its competition in Formula 5000 racing. It was powered by the naturally-aspirated, 256 cu in (4.20 L), 520 hp (390 kW) Ford Indy V8 engine.

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