Lotus E22
The 2014 Lotus with the asymmetric twin-tusk nose, a Renault-powered car that struggled through the first season of hybrid power.
- Power
- 760 bhp
About the Lotus E22
The E22 was designed under technical director Nick Chester for the Lotus F1 Team's 2014 season, using Renault's new 1.6-litre Energy F1-2014 V6 turbo hybrid. Romain Grosjean was joined by Pastor Maldonado, who replaced the Ferrari-bound Kimi Räikkönen. The team missed the first pre-season test, and with little mileage and an unreliable power unit both cars retired from the Australian opener. Grosjean scored the car's first points with eighth in Spain, but only two more points finishes followed, the team later admitted a fundamental chassis design flaw, and Lotus fell from fourth to eighth in the Constructors' Championship.
Lotus E22 specs
The Lotus E22 produces 760 bhp (567 kW).
| Make | Lotus |
|---|---|
| Model | E22 |
| Years | 2014 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Engine | 1.6L turbocharged V6 hybrid (Renault Energy F1-2014) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,600 cc (1.6 litres) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Power | 760 bhp (567 kW) |
| Redline | 15,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 8-speed semi-automatic titanium gearbox |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 692 kg (1,526 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1098 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Lotus E22 rarity in CarSpot
The Lotus E22 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 E22 fun facts
- Its forked nose had two prongs of different lengths, a short tusk on the left and a longer one on the right.
- In Melbourne, Grosjean made the 107 per cent qualifying cut by just two tenths of a second, while Maldonado failed to set a timed lap.
- At the Spanish Grand Prix the cars carried a logo marking the 400th anniversary of the death of the painter El Greco.
