2012 Lotus E20

[Ivo Simons]

Hmm the nose isnt as bad on this one.

 

[Scott Webber]

 

[Chris Jenkins]

Not the worst looking car in the world.
Very annoying presenters though.

 

[ufunacaoenn]

I bet if all cars would be painted white then only the Mclaren would be about to stand out from the rest.

 

[Markus Neumann]

Definitely the sexiest platypus so far.

 

[cruyff]

There was a brawl in the F1 paddock and the McLaren beat everyone up.
Anyone want to guess what happened to the RB8? :eek:

 

[Chris Jenkins]

We'll find out in less than 20 hours

 

[cruyff]

I have this very bad feeling that Mclaren was most angry with their rivals in that brawl...

 

[Hampus Andersson]

CHASSIS
Moulded carbon fibre and aluminium honeycomb composite monocoque, manufactured by Lotus F1 Team and designed for maximum strength with minimum weight. RS27-2012 V8 engine installed as a fully-stressed member.

FRONT SUSPENSION
Carbon fibre top and bottom wishbones operate an inboard rocker via a pushrod system. This is connected to a torsion bar and damper units which are mounted inside the front of the monocoque. Aluminium uprights and OZ machined magnesium wheels.

REAR SUSPENSION
Carbon fibre top and bottom wishbones with pull rod operated torsion springs and transverse-mounted damper units mounted in the top of the gearbox casing. Aluminium uprights and OZ machined magnesium wheels.

TRANSMISSION
Seven-speed semi-automatic titanium gearbox with reverse gear. “Quickshift” system in operation to maximise speed of gearshifts.

FUEL SYSTEM
Kevlar-reinforced rubber fuel cell by ATL.

COOLING SYSTEM
Separate oil and water radiators located in the car’s sidepods and cooled using airflow from the car’s forward motion.

ELECTRICAL
MES-Microsoft Standard Electronic Control Unit. braKiNg system
Carbon discs and pads. Calipers by AP Racing. Master cylinders by AP racing and Brembo.

COCKPIT
Removable driver’s seat made of anatomically formed carbon composite, with six-point or eight-point harness seat belt by OMP Racing. Steering wheel integrates gear change, clutch paddles, and rear wing adjuster.

KERS
Motor generator unit driving into front of engine with batteries as an energy store. Motor Generator supplied by Renault Sport F1. Electronic control unit by Magneti-Marelli.

Front track: 1450 mm
Rear track: 1400 mm
Overall Length: 5038 mm
Overall height: 950 mm
Overall width: 1800 mm
Overall weight: 640 kg, with driver, cameras and ballast

 

[Scott Webber]

 

[Dave Simmons]

The black makes the nose look alright... Not half as ugly as the ferrari

 

[Hampus Andersson]

Ridiculous that they haven´t posted up some proper pictures yet..

 

[Gareth Jones]

This is the best looking of the stepped noses so far, it doesn't look bad at all, looks fairly natural. I looked again at the Ferrari just now and had to look away after a few seconds, my eyes couldn't take anymore.

 

[Ho3n3r]

This is the best looking of the stepped noses so far, it doesn't look bad at all, looks fairly natural. I looked again at the Ferrari just now and had to look away after a few seconds, my eyes couldn't take anymore.

I think Ferrari did a botch job to be honest - as cheaply as possible with that nose.

Although I suspect their nose may be reworked before the first race.

 

[Hampus Andersson]

Just to be clear, none of the teams are entering a contest where forum users decide the best looking car.
It´s 100% racing, no more no less.

 

[GAIAjohan]

I think it's pretty interesting everyone believes they themselves are aerodynamic engineers and know the Ferrari solution ain't any good, just because it's ugly.

 

[Hampus Andersson]

1920xsomething

 

[Kennett Ylitalo]

"There's always room for one who uses Rexona" lol

 

[Hampus Andersson]

 

[Kennett Ylitalo]

Source: Iltalehti

Kimi gave positive feedback about the car. He liked the overall balance, brakes and other elements of the car. Only thing not satisfying was the steering which he felt was a little bit too stiff.

The team is well pleased with the professional attitude Kimi had with the first tests:
- He got in to the car and had a good pace immediately. He's really dedicated and it shows in the lap times

We'll no wonder they are giving him appraises, fastest laptime in the first day is indeed a good sign.

EDIT: The info is a bit better in the Lotus website: http://www.lotusf1team.com/James-Allison-Overall-it-s-been-a.html?lang=en