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First to use the Chapman Strut     -Adapted for use on front suspension
Independent Rear Suspension.        as MacPherson Strut.

First to develop a successful      -Monocoque construction is now adapted
full Monocoque racing chassis.      for automobiles as "Unit" body chassis.

First to use composite car         -Composites are used on all cars today.
construction.

First to develop & use Vacuum      -Patented Lotus process insures quality
Assisted Resin Injection body       finished parts.
construction.

First to develop and race gas-     -Full Time four wheel drive technology
turbine engines with four           is common place in both racing and
wheel drive.                        for road use.

First to race in Formula One a
car with four wheel drive.

First to race in Formula One a
turbine powered car.

First to successfully develop      -Today every race car uses some form
and use ground effects              of ground effects aerodynamics.
aerodynamics on racing cars.

First to use Backbone Monocoque    -Provides a strong and ridged platform
Chassis design for road cars.       for good handling, ride and performance.

First to mass produce and offer    -Multi-valve technology was not used by
a 16 valve, double overhead cam     Porsche or Ferrari until the mid-80's.
4 cylinder engine for road use.

First to use mid-chassis side pod  -Today EVERY Formula race car uses side
radiators on Formula race cars.     mounted radiators.

First to develop a fully active    -Forms of Active suspension are now
computer controlled hydraulic       appearing on high end luxury cars,
suspension, eliminating the need    but only Lotus has developed a fully
for springs and shock absorbers.    active system and used it in racing.

First to use multi-element rear    -Today EVERY race car using a wing is
wings in Formula One.               multi-element.

First to use hidden headlamps      -Common place today for superior
on a road car.                       aerodynamics.

First to use Interactive Wishbone  -Lotus' patented system eliminates front
suspension for Front Driven Cars.   drive torque steer and bump steer.

First to develop Active Anti-      -Again Lotus on the forefront of
Noise system.                       technology.

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