Fittipaldi
Black gold. A history that stands at Złota 44 — and outside the Lotus showroom in Warsaw.
Two eras.
One legend.
At the foot of the Złota 44 tower will stand the Lotus Type 72 Formula 1 car in John Player Special livery, alongside three new Lotus models. And at the opening of the Lotus Warszawa showroom on Wirażowa 21 we will present the Evija Fittipaldi — a fully electric hypercar that is a direct tribute to that racing car. It is 1972 meeting the future — in the very heart of Warsaw.
The youngest
world champion.
The Lotus Type 72 is one of the most important cars in Formula 1 history — a revolutionary wedge shape, side-mounted radiators and inboard brakes. In 1972, in the black-and-gold John Player Special livery, the young Brazilian Emerson Fittipaldi won five of twelve races with it and claimed the world championship title. He was 25 years old — the youngest champion in F1 history, a record that stood for more than thirty years. Black and gold became the colours of victory.
in the 1972 season
F1 champion
title
built
naturally aspirated
rpm
F1 minimum
Hewland gearbox
in his career
Design: Colin Chapman, Maurice Philippe and Tony Rudd. A revolutionary wedge shape, side-mounted radiators and inboard brakes — a car that was ahead of its era.
Evija Fittipaldi.
Half a century later, Lotus paid tribute to that racing car. The Evija Fittipaldi is an electric hypercar in black and gold — exactly eight examples were made, as many as the Type 72 cars that were built. Each is hand-painted and finished with details that link the two eras.
motors
torque
km/h
speed
worldwide
See them
with your own eyes.
The history and the future of Lotus will stand in two locations across the capital. You are welcome — admission to the pop-up at Złota 44 is free, and we will present the Evija Fittipaldi during the private opening of the Lotus Warszawa showroom.