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Lotus list of firsts
•1957 – First to use a sequential transmission in F1, Lotus Type 12
•1961 – First to use reclining driving position – Lotus Type 21
•1961 – First to put the spring damper units inboard for improved aerodynamics on the Lotus Type 21
•1962 – First to use a fully stressed monocoque chassis – Lotus Type 25
•1962 – First to introduce aircraft style bag tanks for fuel (big safety improvement) Lotus Type 25
•1962 – First to “mould” the car precisely to the driver size and shape – Lotus Type 25
•1966 – First to successfully use the engine as a structural member – Lotus Type 43
•1968 – First in F1 to use full sponsors colour schemes – Lotus Type 49
•1969 – First in F1 to use a wedge shape front – Lotus Type 63
•1970 – First in F1 to use side mounted radiators – Lotus Type 72
•1970 – First to use a multi-element rear wing – Lotus Type 72
•1974 – First to introduce left foot braking and automatic clutch operation to F1 with the “four • pedal” Type 76
•1977 – First to manage airflow under the car including ground effects – Lotus Type 78
•1979 – First to introduced the concept of a rear diffuser on the Lotus Type 80
•1981 – First to design a carbon fibre monocoque – Lotus Type 88
•1981 – First to use twin chassis – Lotus Type 88
•1983 – First to use active suspension – Lotus Type 92
•1985 – First to use aerodynamic bargeboards – Lotus Type 97T