Engine: Cosworth
Ford DFV-V8,
2993cc------------------- Gearbox: Hewland
FGA 5- speed------------------------------ Chassis: Monocoque
aluminum honeycomb------------- Front Suspension:
Upper rocking arms, lower-----------
wishbones, and inboard coil spring / damper units.------ Rear Suspension:
Lower wishbones, upper rocking-- arms, and inboard
coil springs / damper units.----------- Wheelbase: 8
ft. 11 in.------------------------------------------------ Front Track:
5 ft. 10 in.--------------------------------------------- Rear Track: 5
ft. 3 in.------------------------------------------------- Weight: 1150
lbs.-----------------------------------------------------
This was the
single chassis version of the Type 88.------ The 87 was the
first Lotus application of carbon composite used for
the chassis.---------------------------------------------------------- The 87 was used
when the 88 was banned.------------------------ .
