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1980 Lotus 81
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The Essex Racing Team Lotus, Mario Andretti, Elio De Angelis and Nigel Mansell, 1980 Lotus 81 Ground Effect Formula 1
makeLotus
model81
year1980
engine size3.0 liters
transmissionManual
drive sideCenter
locationLondon
key moments & facts
01
For sale with an entry to this years Monaco Historic Grand Prix.
02
Piloted by not one, but two Formula 1 World Champions, securing the highest place finish of the 1980 season for Team Lotus, with 2nd place at the 1980 Brazilian Grand Prix for Elio De Angelis.
03
Driven by the second of its two World Champion drivers (or Champion-to-be at that point), Nigel Mansell in the 1981 Belgium Grand Prix.
04
Retained in the ownership of Team Lotus from new until purchased by its current, and only private owner, in 2016.
05
Recommissioned by Classic Team Lotus and run by them, and then OC Racing, this has been a competitive feature in both the 2018 and 2022 Monaco Historic Grand Prix.
description
The first of only five Lotus 81 ever built and competed in 11 World Championship Grand Prix between 1980 and 1981, carrying the famous Team Essex Lotus Racing livery and was driven by Mario Andretti, Elio De Angelis and Nigel Mansell.
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1980 Lotus 81
POA
The Essex Racing Team Lotus, Mario Andretti, Elio De Angelis and Nigel Mansell, 1980 Lotus 81 Ground Effect Formula 1
makeLotus
model81
year1980
engine size3.0 liters
transmissionManual
drive sideCenter
locationLondon
key moments & facts
01
For sale with an entry to this years Monaco Historic Grand Prix.
02
Piloted by not one, but two Formula 1 World Champions, securing the highest place finish of the 1980 season for Team Lotus, with 2nd place at the 1980 Brazilian Grand Prix for Elio De Angelis.
03
Driven by the second of its two World Champion drivers (or Champion-to-be at that point), Nigel Mansell in the 1981 Belgium Grand Prix.
04
Retained in the ownership of Team Lotus from new until purchased by its current, and only private owner, in 2016.
05
Recommissioned by Classic Team Lotus and run by them, and then OC Racing, this has been a competitive feature in both the 2018 and 2022 Monaco Historic Grand Prix.
description
The first of only five Lotus 81 ever built and competed in 11 World Championship Grand Prix between 1980 and 1981, carrying the famous Team Essex Lotus Racing livery and was driven by Mario Andretti, Elio De Angelis and Nigel Mansell.
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