Lotus 109

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. The car featured sculptured sidepods, a shorter wheelbase, and a lower centre of gravity than its predecessor, whilst Mugen developed the engine to be lighter and higher-revving than the previous spec engine issued to the team. It was powered by a Mugen-Honda V10. Johnny Herbert was able to keep Lotus competitive in Belgium and Monza with the car, but the funds were drying up and development was limited. At the end of the season, the car was retired and Team Lotus went into receivership.

Lotus 109
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorLotus
Designer(s)Chris Murphy, Peter Wright
Predecessor107
Successor112
Technical specifications[1]
ChassisCarbon fibre monocoque
Suspension (front)Double wishbones, pushrod
Suspension (rear)Double wishbones, pushrod
Axle trackFront: 1,650 mm (65 in)
Rear: 1,600 mm (63 in)
Wheelbase2,950 mm (116 in)
EngineMugen-Honda MF-351HC, 3,500 cc (213.6 cu in), V10, NA, mid-engine, longitudinally-mounted
TransmissionLotus / Xtrac 6-speed semi-automatic
Power725 hp @ 13,500 rpm[2]
Weight515 kg (1,135 lb)
FuelMobil1
TyresGoodyear
Competition history
Notable entrantsTeam Lotus
Notable drivers11. Alessandro Zanardi
11. Philippe Adams
11. Éric Bernard
11. Mika Salo
12. Johnny Herbert
12. Alessandro Zanardi
Debut1994 Spanish Grand Prix
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF.Laps
120000
Constructors' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0

Complete Formula One results

(key)

Year Entrant Engine Tyres Drivers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Points WCC
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 Ret 8 7 11 Ret Ret 12 Ret 13
Alessandro Zanardi Ret Ret Ret 13 Ret 16 13 Ret
Philippe Adams Ret 16
Éric Bernard 18
Mika Salo 10 Ret

References

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