The 1965 Lotus 38, powered by a 500hp Ford V8, was the first mid-engine car to win the Indianapolis 500. Adding to its provenance immeasurably is the fact the great Jim Clark was the man at the wheel that day.
While this exploded view showing the 38 is hundreds of individual parts is spectacular to look at, it’s nothing compared to the beauty of the finished article. There’s something pure about top line racing cars from that era, perhaps it’s the lack of wings and engine covers. What you see is very much what you get with these machines.
You can click on the image above for a larger and full version of the disassembled Lotus 38. And if you thought that was cool, you’re going to love the video from Road & Track we have for you below. It shows 2010 Indy 500 winner, Dario Franchitti, talking about the 38. Then, better for us, but more so for him, Franchitti was privileged to drive a few laps around the Brickyard as well.
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