EBB20009 - EBBRO - 1/20 F1 Team Lotus Type 72E 1973

EBBRO 20009 - EBBRO - 1/20 F1 Team Lotus Type 72E 1973

Ebbro Models 20009 1/20 scale Team Lotus Type 72E 1973. This kit includes parts for the assembly of one plastic model kit. The set requires both glue and paint in order to be completed.

The overall shape of the 72 was innovative, resembling a wedge on wheels which was inspired by the earlier Lotus 56 gas turbine car. The shape made for better air penetration and higher speeds. In a back-to-back test with the Lotus 49, the 72 was 12 mph faster with the same Cosworth engine.

The 1973 season saw new rules introduced to increase car safety. This included mandatory deformable structure to be built into the sides of the cars, causing the 72 to be further updated with integrated sidepods, larger bodywork and new wing mounts. Fittipaldi was joined for 1973 by Swede Ronnie Peterson. Peterson fell in love with the 72. In his first season with Lotus, Peterson won four races, while Fittipaldi won three, but a number of retirements helped Jackie Stewart snatch the drivers' championship, although the large points tally built up by their two drivers helped Lotus keep the constructors' championship.