F1 / CAR RECORD
Lotus 79
A model in the entrant’s season record, connected to its drivers, constructor and recorded engine candidates.
Recorded seasons21978–1979
ConstructorLotusSource constructor association
Engine records1Published season candidates
Seasons and drivers
| Season | Entrant ID | Recorded drivers | Chassis evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | john-player-team-lotus | Jean-Pierre Jarier, Mario Andretti, Ronnie Peterson | One of 2 models |
| 1979 | martini-racing-team-lotus | Carlos Reutemann, Mario Andretti | One of 2 models |
| 1979 | team-rebaque | Héctor Rebaque | Single recorded model |
Published engine candidates
| Engine | Capacity (L) | Configuration | Aspiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | 3.0 | V8 | naturally aspirated |
Engine candidates share a season entrant association. This does not prove a particular chassis/engine pairing at a particular race. No chassis-specific wins or titles are inferred.