Lotus T128
Team Lotus's second car, which swapped Cosworth power for Renault and a Red Bull gearbox but ran all of 2011 without KERS.
- Power
- 750 bhp
About the Lotus T128
The T128 was Team Lotus's 2011 car, known as TL11 before its launch and designed by Mike Gascoyne, Lewis Butler and Marianne Hinson. It replaced the T127's Cosworth engine and Xtrac gearbox with a Renault RS27 V8 and a gearbox and hydraulics from Red Bull Technology, and had a bladed roll hoop similar to Mercedes' 2010 design. Heikki Kovalainen and Jarno Trulli drove it, with Karun Chandhok also racing it, and the team never fitted KERS. It was faster than the Virgin and HRT cars all season, although it began the year further from the midfield than the team had expected.
Lotus T128 specs
The Lotus T128 produces 750 bhp (559 kW).
| Make | Lotus |
|---|---|
| Model | T128 |
| Years | 2011 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Engine | 2.4L naturally aspirated V8 (Renault RS27-2011) |
|---|---|
| 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 semi-automatic (Red Bull Technology) |
| 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 T128 rarity in CarSpot
The Lotus T128 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 T128 fun facts
- The team appeared on the FIA's 2011 entry list as 'Team Lotus', and rebranded its factory, website and logo to match.
- Queens Park Rangers football club logos appeared on the car at the Abu Dhabi and Brazilian Grands Prix.
