X-ray spec: Colin Chapman's Lotus 88 - Motor Sport Magazine

lotus 88Pioneered in Formula 1 by Lotus during the 1977 season, 'ground effect' aerodynamics had quickly been adapted by the full grid. As simple as it is efficient, 'ground effect' uses a wing-shaped floor to generate a low pressureThe Lotus 88 made its debut during the first practice session of the 1981 season opener, the United States Grand Prix West in Long Beach. Although the Lotus 88 was not allowed to race,