Lotus 51B

GPTKB entity

Properties (63)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf racing car
gptkbp:bodyStyle Open-wheel
gptkbp:brakes Disc brakes
gptkbp:championshipsWon 1
gptkbp:chassis Aluminum
51B/1
gptkbp:collectibility Highly collectible among enthusiasts.
gptkbp:colors Green
gptkbp:coolingSystem Water-cooled
gptkbp:culturalImpact Iconic in motorsport history.
gptkbp:debutYear 1964 British Grand Prix
gptkbp:design gptkb:Colin_Chapman
gptkbp:drivetrain gptkb:Lotus_4-speed
Rear-wheel drive.
gptkbp:engine Ford 1.5L
Mid-engine.
gptkbp:engineConfiguration Inline-4, 4-cylinder.
gptkbp:engineType Inline-4
gptkbp:events Participated in historic racing events.
gptkbp:firstAwarded 1964
gptkbp:firstRace 1965
gptkbp:fuelCapacity 40 liters
gptkbp:fuelType Petrol
gptkbp:gameMechanics Low drag design.
gptkbp:height 1,000 mm
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Pioneered lightweight racing design.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lotus 51B
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Lotus_25
gptkbp:inspiration Future_Lotus_racing_cars.
gptkbp:legacy Influenced_future_Lotus_models.
gptkbp:length 3,200 mm
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Lotus_Cars
gptkbp:market Varies based on condition.
gptkbp:notableDrivers gptkb:Graham_Hill
gptkb:Jim_Clark
gptkbp:notableEvent Won_several_races_in_Formula_2.
gptkbp:notableFeature 1964 Monaco GP.
Lightweight construction.
gptkbp:performance Competitive in its class.
gptkbp:powerOutput 110 hp
gptkbp:productionCompany Approximately 20 units.
gptkbp:productionLocation Norfolk,_England.
gptkbp:productionYears 1964-1965
gptkbp:racingSeries gptkb:John_Surtees
gptkb:Team_Lotus
Formula 2
Competed in 1964 and 1965 seasons.
Formula_2.
gptkbp:renovated Common among collectors.
gptkbp:safetyFeatures Basic safety features.
gptkbp:successor Lotus_51C
gptkbp:supportRole Responsive and agile.
gptkbp:suspension gptkb:De_Dion_tube
Double wishbone
gptkbp:tireSupplier gptkb:Goodyear
gptkbp:topSpeed 150 mph
gptkbp:transmission 4-speed manual
gptkbp:type Formula racing car
gptkbp:weight 400 kg
50/50
gptkbp:wheelbase 2,300 mm
gptkbp:width 1,600 mm
gptkbp:yearEstablished 1964