Lotus E20
The Lotus that brought Kimi Räikkönen back to Formula One after two years away, and back to the top step of the podium.
- Power
- 750 bhp
About the Lotus E20
The E20, originally known as the Renault R32, was the first Enstone car to race under the Lotus name and was named as the 20th Formula One car designed there since 1992. Kimi Räikkönen and Romain Grosjean, both returning after two years away, drove it, with Jérôme d'Ambrosio standing in at Monza after Grosjean was banned for a first-lap crash at Spa. The FIA banned its planned reactive ride-height suspension before the season, but the car was often quick, with both drivers on the podium in Bahrain and Räikkönen second at Valencia. Räikkönen's win in Abu Dhabi was its only victory, and Lotus finished fourth in the Constructors' Championship.
Lotus E20 specs
The Lotus E20 produces 750 bhp (559 kW).
| Make | Lotus |
|---|---|
| Model | E20 |
| Years | 2012 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Engine | 2.4L naturally aspirated V8 (Renault RS27-2012) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,400 cc (2.4 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 750 bhp (559 kW) at 18,000 rpm |
| Redline | 18,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 7-speed, hydraulic power shift |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 640 kg (1,411 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1172 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Lotus E20 rarity in CarSpot
The Lotus E20 is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 42 out of 100. The rarest tier: hypercars, one-offs and cars built in tiny numbers, typically fewer than about 500. A Unicorn card is worth 320 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Lotus E20 fun facts
- During his Abu Dhabi win Räikkönen told his engineer over the radio to leave him alone because he knew what to do, a line that became his catchphrase.
- Lotus developed a double-DRS system it called 'The Device', but it never raced on the E20 and only made its race debut on the E21 at the 2013 British Grand Prix.
- Lotus withdrew from the second Barcelona pre-season test after Grosjean reported a 'strange' feeling, later traced to a front suspension mounting.
