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Lotus 99T was one of the first F1 cars to feature active suspension, allowing it to adjust the car’s height and handling automatically during a race.
In the hands of Senna the technology took its first race win in the 1987 Formula 1 season.
The first F1 car to use active suspension was also a Lotus, the Lotus Type 92 used in 1983.
Dynamic Adaptability
The system uses sensors and hydraulic actuators to maintain grip and stability, when the car encountered bumps or curbs on the track the system adapted, making millions of calculations per lap.
Brains Over Brawn
Active suspension allowed 99T to compete with more powerful cars by providing superior cornering speed and control.
Senna’s Style
Senna’s smooth driving style perfectly complemented active suspension, allowing him to exploit the system’s advantages better than most drivers could.
Ahead of Its Time
The principles of 99T’s suspension technology ar...
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