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With so much downforce generated underneath the body, 'Black Beauty' was able to use clean, sleek and elegant bodywork for smooth airflow, reducing drag. A classic win-win.

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Ground effect aerodynamics were pioneered by the Lotus Type 78 but the Type 79 took the idea and ran with it, generating 30% more downforce. Andretti and Peterson had what all race drivers want - the unfair advantage.

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The all-conquering Lotus Type 79 mastered ground effect to dominate F1 in 1978. It delivered World Championships for Mario Andretti and Team Lotus, at a canter.

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The Lotus Elise - officially one of the finest driver's cars available at any price. The Elise beat 17 other driving icons to win this year's Autocar Readers' Champion Award. 👍🏁#ForTheDrivers #LightisRight #LotusfortheWin

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Lotus Elise S2. Second to none. Voted 'Icon of Icons' beating 17 other iconic driver’s cars to win this year's Autocar Readers' Champion Award. #ForTheDrivers #LightisRight #LotusfortheWin

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