Lotus 79 1977 Onwards (All Models): An Insight Into the Design, Engineering and Operation of the Pioneering Lotus Ground-Effect Formula 1 Car

By Andrew Cotton

The Lotus 79, with its classic JPS black and gold sponsorship colours, was the first F1 car to fully exploit the potential of ground-effect aerodynamics. Designed by Colin Chapman and his engineering team, the Lotus 79 dominated the 1978 World Championship, taking US driver Mario Andretti with his only F1 World Championship.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1785210793
• ISBN13: 9781785210792
• Release Date: November 2016
• Publisher: Haynes Publishing UK
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.5" x 10.7"