Lotus E22: 2014 F1 Car Specs & Stats

Lotus E22
2014 Formula 1 car

Lotus E22

8th in standings | Lotus F1 car

8th
Best Finish
5th
Best Quali
10
Points
3
Points Finishes

Car Profile

Team Lotus F1 Season 2014 Constructors' P8 10 pts Races 19 (37 starts)

Power Unit & Tyres

Power unit Renault Energy F1-20141.6 V6 turbo hybrid Also powered Caterham CT05, Red Bull RB10, Toro Rosso STR9 Tyres Pirelli

Drivers of the Lotus E22

8 RomainGrosjean P14 8 pts
13 PastorMaldonado P16 2 pts

2014 Finishing Positions

8th 2
9th 1
11th 2
12th 6
13th 3
14th 4
15th 2
16th 2
17th 3
18th 1
DNF 11
DNS 1
DNF Did Not FinishDNS Did Not Start

2014 Race by Race

19 Grands Prix
DNF1112DNF88DNF1412DNFDNFDNF16131517111713
DNFDNF141415DNSDNF12171213DNF14121618912DNF

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

Stats current as of:
Romain Grosjean Lotus E22 Renault (2014)

Lotus' F1 car for 2014

Technical specifications Lotus E22 F1 car

Chassis: Composite monocoque structure, designed and built in-house, carrying the Renault V6 as fully stressed member
Wheels: OZ Racing (Front: 12.0in x 13in diam., Rear: 13.7in x 13in diam.)
Tyres: Pirelli
Front suspension: Carbon fibre top and bottom wishbones operate an inboard rocker via a pushrod system. This is connected to a torsion bar and damper units which are mounted inside the front of the monocoque. Aluminium uprights
Rear suspension: Carbon fibre top and bottom wishbones with pull rod operated torsion springs and transverse-mounted damper units mounted inside the gearbox casing. Aluminium uprights
Brakes: Carbon - Carbon. Calipers by AP Racing, master cylinders by AP racing and Brembo.
Electronics: MESL standard electronic control unit
Fuel system: Kevlar-reinforced rubber fuel cell by ATL

Dimensions

Front Track: 1450 mm
Rear Track: 1400 mm
Overall Length: 5088 mm
Overall Height: 950 mm
Overall Width: 1800 mm
Overall Weight: 692kg, with driver, cameras and ballast

Transmission

Gearbox: Eight-speed semi-automatic titanium gearbox with reverse gear. “Quickshift” system in operation to maximise speed of gearshifts

Powertrain

Designation: Renault Energy F1-2014
Type: Turbocharged, 90° 1.6l V6, assisted with kinetic and heat ERS
Valves: 24 (4 per cylinder)
Engine Construction: Cylinder block in aluminium
Rev limit: 15,000rpm
Pressure charging: Single turbocharger, unlimited boost pressure (typical maximum 3.5 bar abs due to fuel flow limit)
Bore: 80mm
Stroke: 53mm
Crank height: 90mm (minimum allowed)
Exhaust: Single exhaust outlet, from turbine on car centre line
Injection: Bosch direct fuel injection, limited to 500bar
Weight: Undisclosed (at least 145kg)
Total horsepower: Approximately 600hp (ICE) + 160hp (ERS)
Energy recovery system: Integrated Hybrid energy recovery via electrical Motor Generator Units, by Renault Sport
Electronic Control Unit: Magnetti Marelli
Energy Store: Lithium-Ion battery solution (up to 4MJ per lap), between 20 and 25 kg, by Renault Sport

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Lotus E22: Frequently Asked Questions

Which team raced the Lotus E22?
Lotus F1 raced the Lotus E22 in the 2014 Formula 1 season, finishing 8th in the constructors' championship with 10 points.
Who drove the Lotus E22?
Romain Grosjean and Pastor Maldonado drove the Lotus E22 in 2014.
How many races did the Lotus E22 win?
The Lotus E22 did not win a Grand Prix in 2014; its best result was 8th.
Which engine powered the Lotus E22?
The Lotus E22 used the Renault Energy F1-2014, a 1.6 V6 turbo hybrid power unit.