Lotus T127

The Lotus T127 is a Formula One motor racing car designed and built by the Lotus F1 Racing team for the 2010 season.

It will be driven by Jarno Trulli and Heikki Kovalainen and was unveiled in London, on 12 February 2010.

Specs

Designer(s) Mike Gascoyne (Chief Technical Officer)

Chassis carbon-fibre and honeycomb composite monocoque

Suspension (front) carbon-fibre

Suspension (rear) as front

Engine Cosworth CA2010 2,400 cc (146.5 cu in) 90° V8, limited to 18,000 RPM naturally aspirated mid-mounted

Transmission Seven-speed semi-automatic X-Trac gearbox with reverse gear

Weight 620 kg (1,367 lb) (including driver)

Tyres Bridgestone Potenza / BBS Wheels (front and rear): 13″

The launch was held at a glittering event in London’s Royal Horticultural Hall.

Team Principal Tony Fernandes was joined on stage by Chief Technical Officer Mike Gascoyne and drivers Jarno Trulli, Heikki Kovalainen and Fairuz Fauzy to take the wraps off the car in front of a 500 strong live audience.

Shake down at Silverstone

Lotus launched their 2010 car, the T127 at Silverstone when the team took the car for a shake down before its official launch. (credit: Lotus Racing)

Lotus T127 Launch

Lotus F1′s CTO Mike Gascoyne at the launch of the new Lotus F1 car in London.