The Lotus 25 Coventry Climax 1/20 scale by Tamiya
Throughout the history of Formula 1 Grand Prix starting from 1950,
Formula 1 cars have undergone numerous innovative developments. Many of
them were accomplished by the Team Lotus led by a genius, Colin Chapman.
Above all, invention of the monocoque construction chassis was one of
his most epoch-making creations. It was in 1962 when the Team Lotus
entered their Lotus 25 using the monocoque construction chassis for the
first time in the Formula one history. The monocoque frame formed by
bending thin aluminum plates made it possible to obtain rigidity and
lighter weight at the same time, compared to the "Space Frame"
construction with steel pipes which was commonly used until then. The
Lotus 25 was powered by the highly reliable 1.5 liter, V8 cylinder
engine developed by the Coventry Climax. The front suspension system
used rocking arm inboard spring type, while the rear end used lower A
and upper I arms with two radius rods. With the talented driver Jim Clark at the wheel, the Lotus 25 earned three victories in its debut
season of 1962. In the following 1963 season, the Lotus 25 and Jim Clark
gained stunning seven victories out of ten races, bringing not only the
driver's championship to him but also the manufacturer's title to Lotus
for the first time. With its innovative features, the Lotus 25 had a
profound influence in the design of the Formula 1 cars, and the glorious
history of the Lotus arose from this car.
David Coulthard drives the Lotus 25
The 1963 British Grand Prix
Here it is, took a while, and learnt a few things along the way which will hopefully help for future builds.
The Lotus 25 from the 1963 British Grand Prix
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