The Lotus Type 107C marks the competitive beginnings of the Lotus Mugen-Honda technical relationship.

The 107C is built around a new dedicated monocoque, re-designed to accomodate the ZA5C Mugen-Honda V10 engine, refuelling connectors (to comply with the 1994 technical regulations) and modified suspension pick ups for passive suspension - coil springs, dampers and anti-roll bars.

The 107C also incorporates a new semi-automatic gearbox, and new electronics and cooling systems.

Technical description:

Dimensions

Overall length - 431 cm
Overall width - 200 cm
Height - 1 metre
Weight - 505 kg
Wheelbase - 295 cm
Track (front) - 165 cm
Track (rear) - 160 cm

Engine

Mugen-Honda ZA5C

Engine management

Mugen-Honda with Real-Time telemetry

Clutch

AP 5.5 inch triple-plate carbon fibre, hydraulically operated

Gearbox

Six speed Team Lotus (driver initiated) semi-automatic transverse transmission

Wheel bearings

Front and rear - double row roll bearings

Brakes

Front and rear - AP calipers, AP/Hitco and Carbone Industrie discs and pads

Wheels

OZ - magnesium 13 inch diameter
Front 11.0 inch width
Rear 13.7 inch width

Tyres

Goodyear Eagle radials

Suspension

Front fabricated steel uprights and wishbones plus inboard spring damper operated by carbon fibre push rods. Rear fabricated steel uprights and wishbones plus inboard spring damper operated by pushrods

Monocoque

Carbon fibre skinned aluminum honeycomb sandwich

Fuel cell

Central single rubberised fabric cell to Team Lotus design, with 1994 regulation refuelling hatches

Bodywork

Carbon fibre one piece engine cover, sidepods, underbody/rear diffuser, nosebox to meet FISA requirements with energy absorbing carbon composite structure

Wings

Carbon fibre with adjustable flaps, front and rear

Cooling air/oil

Water radiators mounted either side of the monocoque and heat exchanger

Lubrication

The oil tank is incorporated within the gearbox casing

Life support

The car is fitted with regulation extinguishers for the cockpit and engine bays

Electrics

Cranfield gearbox controller and data acquisition system with chassis wiring by Raychem to Team Lotus design