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Lotus Type 18

period: 1960 - 1961

engine: Cosworth-Ford 997 cc, 75 bhp (Jr.) or Coventry-Climax FPF, 2495cc, 237 hp

# made: 150 est.

The Lotus 18 was Colin Chapman's first mid-engined Formula I car.  The previous Lotus 12 and 16 were front engined. Formula Jr., I, and II