The Lotus 49 was a revolutionary Formula One car designed by Colin Chapman and Maurice Philippe, introduced in 1967. It is widely regarded as one of the most significant cars in Formula One history. The Lotus 49 was one of the first cars to use the engine as a stressed member of the chassis, reducing weight and improving rigidity. The car was powered by the legendary Ford-Cosworth DFV engine, a powerful and reliable V8 that would dominate Formula One for many years. The 49 featured innovative ae

On board the Lotus 49 around the Goodwood circuit! Racing driver and presenter Karun Chandhok drove the National Motor Museum Lotus 49 R3 at Goodwood Revival recently. We captured the moment on a GoPro as the car took part in a tribute to Jim Clark. Indian former racing driver Karun competed in Formula One at 11 Grands Prix from 2010 to 2011. The Lotus 49 is now safely back at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu. Visit the Icons of Formula 1 display and experience a drive in a F1 car yourself

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