2013 Lotus F1 E21 the main features of this winner

Lotus won the first race of the year and that thanks to 2013 Lotus F1 E21. We present the main features of this bolide winner.

CHASSIS
Monocoque carbon fiber and aluminum honeycomb composite molded, manufactured by Lotus F1 Team and designed for maximum strength with minimum weight. RS27-2012 V8 installed as a fully stressed member.

FRONT SUSPENSION
Upper carbon fiber and lower wishbones operate an inner rocker via a pushrod system. This is connected to a torsion bar and damper units are mounted inside the front of the monocoque. Vertical machining aluminum and magnesium OZ wheels.

REAR SUSPENSION
Upper carbon fiber and lower wishbones operated drawbar transverse torsion springs and dampers mounted units mounted in the upper part of the gearbox housing. Vertical machining aluminum and magnesium OZ wheels.

TRANSMISSION
Seven-speed semi-automatic titanium gearbox with reverse. "Quickshift" system in operation to maximize speed gearshift.

FUEL SYSTEM
Kevlar reinforced by ATL.
COOLING SYSTEM
Radiators separated oil and water, pontoons located on the car side and is cooled by airflow through the movement of the car.

ELECTRIC
MES-standard Microsoft. Electronic Control Unit.

BRAKING SYSTEM
Discs and pads carbon. AP Racing calipers. AP Racing master cylinders and Brembo.

COCKPIT
Removable drivers seat made of anatomically formed carbon composite, with six-point harness belt and eight points. The steering wheel integrates gear change, paddle clutch and rear wing.

KERS
In front of the engine with energy storage batteries. Motor Generator supplied by Renault Sport F1. Electronic control unit Magneti-Marelli.

Front track: 1450 mm
Rear track: 1400 mm
Overall length: 5088 mm
Total height: 950 mm
Overall width: 1800 mm
Weight: 642kg with driver, cameras and ballast

DESIGNATION: RS27 - 2013
Configuration: 2.4L V8
Number of cylinders: 8
Number of valves: 32
Displacement: 2400cc
Weight: 95 kg
V angle: 90 °
RPM: 18,000
Fuel: Total
Oil: Total
Power output: 740 hp
Spark plugs: Semi surface discharge
Ignition system: High energy inductive
Pistons: aluminum alloy
Engine Block: Aluminum Alloy
Crankshaft: Alloy steel nitride tungsten alloy counterweights
Cranks: Titanium Alloy
Accelerator System: 8 butterflies