Lotus 18: Colin Chapman’s U-turn by Mark Whitelock is a detailed study of one of the most important racing cars in Lotus history.
Published by Veloce Publishing in 2016, this hardback book examines the development and competition life of the Lotus 18, the car that marked a major change in Colin Chapman’s single-seater thinking. After earlier front-engined Formula 1 efforts had proved disappointing, Chapman moved to a cleaner and more effective rear-engined design approach, creating a car that became central to Lotus’s emergence as a Grand Prix winner.
The Lotus 18 competed across Formula 1, Formula 2 and Formula Junior, and the book follows the model from Chapman’s early sketches through to its long competition career. With 192 pages and period illustrations in black and white and colour, it is a strong reference title for Lotus, Team Lotus and historic racing enthusiasts.
Book details
- Author: Mark Whitelock
- ISBN-10: 184584520X
- ISBN-13: 9781845845209
- Publisher: Veloce Publishing
- Publication date: 15/06/2016
- Format: Hardback with dust jacket
- Pages: 192
- Language: English
- Subject: Lotus 18, Team Lotus, Colin Chapman, Formula 1, Formula 2 and Formula Junior
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