The company built Lotus ... mounted V8 needs no forced induction - "over 600 horsepower" is quite sufficient, enabling 0-62 mph in 2.9 seconds and a top speed beyond 180 mph. Power goes to the rear ...
Still, the DFV 3.0-liter V8 engine was much more compact, making the Lotus 49 F1 car smaller ... a whole 52 horsepower more than Merc's original engine. 0-62 mph took 7.8 seconds, and the car was ...