Lotus 109

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Lotus 109
Alessandro Zanardi - Lotus 109 at the 1994 British Grand Prix (32500452896).jpg
Category Formula One
Constructor Lotus
Designer(s) Peter Wright (Technical Director)
Chris Murphy (Chief Designer)
Predecessor 107
Successor 112
Technical specifications [1]
Chassis Carbon fibre monocoque
Suspension (front) Double wishbones, pushrod
Suspension (rear) Double wishbones, pushrod
Axle track Front: 1,650 mm (65 in)
Rear: 1,600 mm (63 in)
Wheelbase 2,950 mm (116 in)
Engine Mugen-Honda MF-351HC, 3,500 cc (213.6 cu in), V10, NA, mid-engine, longitudinally-mounted
Transmission Lotus / Xtrac 6-speed semi-automatic
Power725 hp @ 13,500 rpm [2]
Weight515 kg (1,135 lb)
Fuel Mobil1
Tyres Goodyear
Competition history
Notable entrants Team Lotus
Notable drivers11. Flag of Italy.svg Alessandro Zanardi
11. Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Philippe Adams
11. Flag of France.svg Éric Bernard
11. Flag of Finland.svg Mika Salo
12. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Johnny Herbert
12. Flag of Italy.svg Alessandro Zanardi
Debut 1994 Spanish Grand Prix
Last event 1994 Australian Grand Prix
RacesWins Podiums Poles F/Laps
120000
Constructors' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0

The Lotus 109 was a Formula One car used by Team Lotus in the latter part of the 1994 Formula One season. It was designed by Chris Murphy who based the car on his Lotus 107 model. It was powered by a Mugen-Honda V10. Johnny Herbert was able to keep Lotus competitive in Belgium and Monza with the car, but funds were drying up and development was limited. At the end of the season, the car was retired and Team Lotus went into receivership.

Complete Formula One results

(key)

YearEntrantEngineTyresDrivers12345678910111213141516PointsWCC
1994 Team Lotus Mugen-Honda V10 G BRA PAC SMR MON ESP CAN FRA GBR GER HUN BEL ITA POR EUR JPN AUS 0-
Johnny Herbert Ret8711RetRet12Ret13
Alessandro Zanardi RetRetRet13Ret1613Ret
Philippe Adams Ret16
Éric Bernard 18
Mika Salo 10Ret

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References

  1. "Lotus 109". www.statsf1.com. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
  2. "Engine Mugen Honda". www.statsf1.com. Retrieved 26 November 2020.