On September 5, 1970, in preparation for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, Lotus driver and Formula One World Championship leader Jochen Rindt crashed during practice. He sadly died on impact. By the end of the season, no one had been able to usurp his points lead, and he became F1's first and only posthumous World Champion.

FEATURES:

     Scale:   1/32

     Motor:   25k F1 DVF motor (PMX01)

     Gearing:   Inline 9/25

     Magnet:   None

     Front Wheels:   Plastic 13.8 x 7.9mm (PWH1218-Pl)

     Front Tires:   Rubber (PT1088C1)

     Rear Wheels:   Plastic 13.8 x 13.5mm (PW13813519P)

     Rear Tires:   Rubber (PT1224C1)

     Total Length:   126mm

     Height:   33mm

     Wheelbase:   78.6mm

     Width:   60mm

     Weight:   48g

The Policar Lotus 72 chassis has a double gear reduction with a pair of idler spur gears parallel to the rear axle. The system allows the final drive crown gear to be small enough so there is no ugly gear cover bulge.