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.
Lotus 79 1977 onwards (all models): An insight into the design, engineering and operation of the pioneering Lotus ground-effect Formula 1 car (Owners' Workshop Manual)
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Author(s)Andrew Cotton
PublisherHaynes Publishing UK
ISBN / ASIN1785210793
ISBN-139781785210792
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Sales Rank682,045
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸
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