1968 Lotus 49 – Cosworth DFV Chassis 49/R4

There are few racing cars which have the reputation of scaring the living daylights out of the entire opposition. Pre-war there was the Auto Union and the Mercedes-Benz W163. After the war came the all-conquering Alfa Romeo ‘Alfetta’ 158 and 159, the Ferrari 156 ‘Sharknose’ in 1961, and then the Lotus 49 and perhaps the 1975 Ferrari 312T…Niki Lauda’s championship winner. Maybe the 1992 Williams.

Background to the Lotus 49