F1 / CAR RECORD
Lotus 81
A model in the entrant’s season record, connected to its drivers, constructor and recorded engine candidates.
Recorded seasons11980–1980
ConstructorLotusSource constructor association
Engine records1Published season candidates
Seasons and drivers
| Season | Entrant ID | Recorded drivers | Chassis evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | team-essex-lotus | Elio de Angelis, Mario Andretti, Nigel Mansell | One of 2 models |
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.