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 |  |  | Monoposto Chassis Num: 2229/017 |
Although the car appears to be the same as a Formula Junior, Lotus 22 is, in fact, heavier due to F1 requirements such as a strong frame, heavier engine and gearbox and extra equipment.
This car has a four-cylinder engine capable of producing 165 horsepower and 130 foot-pounds of torque. The engine is mated to a Hewland gearbox and an independent suspension.
 |  |  | Monoposto Chassis Num: 22.J.19 |
Mick Mooney took delivery of the car in April, 1962. Mooney's team was called Irish Racing Cars, based in Belfast. His driver, Tommy Reid, contested the Irish Formula Junior Championship in 1962 and 1963.
Malcolm Templeton, the local Lotus agent, ran a similar car (22/J13), which was also fast and more reliable as well. Templeton left the class mid-season in 1963 to run Formula Libre after fitting a 1598cc twin cam motor.
Tommy Reid remained in Formula Junior for the duration of the season, winning the 1963 Championship with this car (22/J19).
1963 was the final year for the Formula Junior Championship in Ireland. Thereafter, 22/J19 was converted to a twin-cam motor and ran in Formula Libre in 1964, still driven by Tommy Reid.
Once again, Irish Racing Cars main competition was Templeton's similar car. As had been the case in 1962 & 1963, the pair of Lotus 22's proved the class of the field, but once again Templeton's car was more reliable and won more races.
 |  |  | Monoposto Chassis Num: 22-F3-40 |
77 Lotus 22's were built in 1962. Developed from the Lotus 20, the 22 was improved with 4-wheel disc brakes, a top link for the rear suspension, stiffer chassis, and a dry sump engine canted 30-degrees to lower the center of gravity and improve induction.
The 22 is a single seat race car primarily for the Formula Junior series and most had a 1098cc Cosworth MAE engine with about 100 hp (70 kW). Seven 22's were sold with 1500cc Twin-Cam engines as used in the Lotus Elan sports car. These were ineligible for Formula Junior. The 22 works cars driven by Peter Arundell won nearly 75-percent of the 1962 Formula Junior European championship races.
The Lotus Formula Junior 20 was first shown at the Racing Car Show in January of 1961. It shared some similarities to the prior units, such as the suspension bearing many similarities to the Lotus 18. The body was small and aerodynamic and mounted on a space-frame chassis. The fiber-glass body was courtesy of Williams & Pritchard. Mounted mid-ship was a Cosworth developed Ford 105E 998cc engine.
For the 1961 season Trevor Taylor and Peter Arundell drove works cars. Alan Rees and Mike McKee raced Lotus 20 with factory support. Taylor was able to win eight races while Arundell accounted for seven victories.
In total, 118 examples of the Lotus 20 were produced.
The Lotus 21 was the first works Lotus to win a Formula One Grand Prix. The victory came in 1961 at the United States Grand Prix driven by Innes Ireland. The Lotus 21 utilized a mid-engined design and was comprised of a tubular space-frame with fiberglass panels. Power was from a Coventry Climax FPF four-cylinder engine similar to that of the Lotus 20. Disc brakes could be found at all four corners.
The Lotus 21 was raced by Team Lotus and by the Rob Walker Racing Team during the 1961 season.
The Lotus 22 was introduced for the 1962 seasons and was based on the Lotus Formula Junior 20 but brought with it many new changes. It was powered by a Ford-Cosworth 1098cc engine which produced about 100 horsepower. The engine was mated to a four-speed gearbox. The gearbox units came from both Volkswagen and Renault. The suspension from the Lotus 21 was used in the rear but had a wider track than the Lotus 21. The 13-inch wheels were made of magnesium-alloy and disc brakes could be found in both the front and rear.
Team Lotus entered the Formula Junior 22 driven by Peter Arundell in 25 races and was rewarded with podium finishes 18 times. Peter Arundell was the team's primary driver with Alan Rees and Bob Anderson serving as his replacement.
The Lotus 22 was surrounded by controversy during the 1962 season. Canadian Pete Ryan was involved in a collision with Bill Moss at Reims. Reporters interviewed Ryan at the hospital; he mentioned, though heavily medicated, that Formula Junior cars were being operated with engine capacities higher than the allowable limit. Reporters assumed that he was speaking about Peter Arundell and stories and allegations quickly erupted. Part of the stories that appeared made alleged claims that the Lotus 22s were running with 1450cc engines (rules specified 1100cc units). In true sporting fashion, Colin Chapman responded to the claims with a challenge. He stated that, under supervision, he would 'repeat their race-winning speeds at any European circuit'. The results were to be closely monitored and supervised. Chapman stated that if the vehicles were to match their winning speeds, von Frankenberg, a former racer and editor, would have to make a public apology. von Frankenberg had made many of the allegations so the challenge seemed appropriate.
von Frankenberg accepted and the Monza circuit was selected. Arundell had won the 107-mile Grand Prix at 113.4 mph with a fast lap of 115.9. On the day of the challenge, Arundell drove the racer to a speed of 117.1 mph. At the conclusion of the challenge, the engine was disassembled and thoroughly inspected. The engine had met all the requirements and the vehicles weight was within acceptable limits. Chapman had made his point and von Frankenberg made his apology.
By Daniel Vaughan | May 2007
For more information and related vehicles, click hereFor the 1961 season Trevor Taylor and Peter Arundell drove works cars. Alan Rees and Mike McKee raced Lotus 20 with factory support. Taylor was able to win eight races while Arundell accounted for seven victories.
In total, 118 examples of the Lotus 20 were produced.
The Lotus 21 was the first works Lotus to win a Formula One Grand Prix. The victory came in 1961 at the United States Grand Prix driven by Innes Ireland. The Lotus 21 utilized a mid-engined design and was comprised of a tubular space-frame with fiberglass panels. Power was from a Coventry Climax FPF four-cylinder engine similar to that of the Lotus 20. Disc brakes could be found at all four corners.
The Lotus 21 was raced by Team Lotus and by the Rob Walker Racing Team during the 1961 season.
The Lotus 22 was introduced for the 1962 seasons and was based on the Lotus Formula Junior 20 but brought with it many new changes. It was powered by a Ford-Cosworth 1098cc engine which produced about 100 horsepower. The engine was mated to a four-speed gearbox. The gearbox units came from both Volkswagen and Renault. The suspension from the Lotus 21 was used in the rear but had a wider track than the Lotus 21. The 13-inch wheels were made of magnesium-alloy and disc brakes could be found in both the front and rear.
Team Lotus entered the Formula Junior 22 driven by Peter Arundell in 25 races and was rewarded with podium finishes 18 times. Peter Arundell was the team's primary driver with Alan Rees and Bob Anderson serving as his replacement.
The Lotus 22 was surrounded by controversy during the 1962 season. Canadian Pete Ryan was involved in a collision with Bill Moss at Reims. Reporters interviewed Ryan at the hospital; he mentioned, though heavily medicated, that Formula Junior cars were being operated with engine capacities higher than the allowable limit. Reporters assumed that he was speaking about Peter Arundell and stories and allegations quickly erupted. Part of the stories that appeared made alleged claims that the Lotus 22s were running with 1450cc engines (rules specified 1100cc units). In true sporting fashion, Colin Chapman responded to the claims with a challenge. He stated that, under supervision, he would 'repeat their race-winning speeds at any European circuit'. The results were to be closely monitored and supervised. Chapman stated that if the vehicles were to match their winning speeds, von Frankenberg, a former racer and editor, would have to make a public apology. von Frankenberg had made many of the allegations so the challenge seemed appropriate.
von Frankenberg accepted and the Monza circuit was selected. Arundell had won the 107-mile Grand Prix at 113.4 mph with a fast lap of 115.9. On the day of the challenge, Arundell drove the racer to a speed of 117.1 mph. At the conclusion of the challenge, the engine was disassembled and thoroughly inspected. The engine had met all the requirements and the vehicles weight was within acceptable limits. Chapman had made his point and von Frankenberg made his apology.
By Daniel Vaughan | May 2007
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