Lotus T128, the New 2011 Formula 1 Car from Lotus

Lotus T128, the New 2011 Formula 1 Car from Lotus. Lotus have revealed the first images of their 2011 F1 car which is now called the T128.

The car was originally supposed to be called the TL11 which, according to the team, was to “simplify what could have been another point of contention” with Renault over the use of the name ‘Lotus’.

One of the most striking features on the car is the use of a ‘blade’ roll hoop with a split air intake. However the central part of the ‘blade’ has to be thicker because of the change in the 2011 rules.

The T128 does not have a Kinetic Energy Recovery System. The team switch from Cosworth to Renault power this year and the T128′s gearbox is sourced from Red Bull.

Tony Fernandes’ Air Asia brand features prominently on the car. The airline previously sponsored Williams. The T128 also sports the logos of energy drink EQ8.

Lotus T128 F1 Car