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Lotus Cars Lotus 88

The Lotus 88 is an innovative Formula One car designed by Colin Chapman, Peter Wright, Tony Rudd and Martin Ogilvie of Lotus in an effort to maximise the downforce produced by ground effect. The Lotus 88 made its debut at the first practice session of the 1981 season opener, the US Grand Prix West at Long Beach, but was ultimately not allowed to race. It still was the first Formula One car to use a carbon fibre monocoque chassis to debut at a Grand Prix event. The carbon fibre McLaren MP4 made its first appearance at the third Grand Prix of the season in Argentina.

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About the Lotus Cars Lotus 88

Overview

The Lotus Cars Lotus 88 is a car.

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