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description: "The Lotus 72D is Team Lotus’ Formula 1 car of 1971 to 1973: 48 GP starts, 7 wins, 14 podiums, 4 poles, 2 constructors’ titles. Specs, drivers, power unit and race-by-race results."
title: "Lotus 72D: 1971–1973 Team Lotus F1 Car – 2 Titles, 7 Wins, Specs & Stats"
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# Lotus 72D: 1971–1973 Team Lotus F1 Car Specs & Stats
1971–1973 Formula 1 car
##  Lotus 72D
[1973 constructors' champion](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1973-f1-championship-standings/) | [Team Lotus](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/team-lotus/) car
2
Titles
7
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
4
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
14
Podiums
The Lotus 72D was Team Lotus's F1 car for 1971 to 1972.
Last updated: 6 days ago · 14:17
## Car Profile
| Team |  [Team Lotus](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/team-lotus/) |
| --- | --- |
| Seasons | [1971](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1971-f1-championship-standings/), [1972](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1972-f1-championship-standings/), [1973](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1973-f1-championship-standings/) |
| Constructors' | P51971 **22** pts P11972 **61** pts P11973 **22** pts |
| Races | 23 (48 starts) |
| Designers | [Colin Chapman](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-designers/colin-chapman/) Technical director [Maurice Philippe](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-designers/maurice-philippe/) Chief designer |
[Compare with another car](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/f1-cars-comparison-tool/?car_a=1211)
## Drivers of the Lotus 72D
2   [EmersonFittipaldi](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/emerson-fittipaldi/) P11972 **7** wins · **132** pts
3  [ReineWisell](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/reine-wisell-information-statistics/) P121971 **9** pts
2  [DaveCharlton](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/dave-charlton-information-statistics/) **0** pts
15  [DavidWalker](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/dave-walker-information-statistics/) P281972 **0** pts
2  [RonniePeterson](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/ronnie-peterson/) P3 **52** pts
## Full Car Statistics
| Constructors' Titles | 2 |
| --- | --- |
| Drivers' Title | 1 |
| Grands Prix | 23 |
| Race Starts | 48 |
| Wins | 7 (14.6%) |
| Poles | 4 |
| Podiums | 14 (29.2%) |
| Fastest Laps | 3 |
| Points Finishes | 18 |
| Points | 105 |
| Retirements | 17 (35.4%) |
| Disqualifications | 2 |
| Drivers | 5 |
## Engine & Tyres
| Engine | [Ford DFV](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-engines/ford-engine-f1-stats/)
3.0 V8 |
| --- | --- |
| Also powered | [Bellasi](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/bellasi/), [Brabham BT34](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/brabham-bt34/), [Lotus 56B](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/lotus-56b/), [March 711](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/march-711/), [McLaren M19A](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/mclaren-m19a/), [Surtees TS9](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/surtees-ts9/), [Tyrrell 002](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/tyrrell-002/), [Brabham BT37](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/brabham-bt37/), [Connew PC1](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/connew-pc1/), [Lotus 72](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/lotus-72/), [March 721G](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/march-721g/), [McLaren M19C](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/mclaren-m19c/), [Surtees TS9B](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/surtees-ts9b/), [Tyrrell 004](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/tyrrell-004/), [Brabham BT42](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/brabham-bt42/), [Ensign N173](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/ensign-n173/), [Iso Marlboro FX3B](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/iso-marlboro-fx3b/), [March 731](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/march-731/), [McLaren M23](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/mclaren-m23/), [Shadow DN1](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/shadow-dn1/), [Surtees TS14A](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/surtees-ts14a/), [Tyrrell 006](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/tyrrell-006/) |
| Tyres | Firestone, Goodyear |
## Key Car Landmarks
FirstLast
Race [1971 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1971 MON F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1971-formula-1-grand-prix-of-monaco/) [1973 South African F1 Grand Prix1973 RSA F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1973-formula-1-grand-prix-of-south-africa/)
Pole [1972 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1972 MON F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1972-formula-1-grand-prix-of-monaco/) Fittipaldi [1973 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix1973 BRA F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1973-formula-1-grand-prix-of-brazil/) Peterson
Win [1972 Spanish F1 Grand Prix1972 ESP F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1972-formula-1-grand-prix-of-spain/) Fittipaldi [1973 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix1973 BRA F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1973-formula-1-grand-prix-of-brazil/) Fittipaldi
Podium [1971 French F1 Grand Prix1971 FRA F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1971-formula-1-grand-prix-of-france/) Fittipaldi [1973 South African F1 Grand Prix1973 RSA F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1973-formula-1-grand-prix-of-south-africa/) Fittipaldi
Points [1971 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1971 MON F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1971-formula-1-grand-prix-of-monaco/) Fittipaldi [1973 South African F1 Grand Prix1973 RSA F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1973-formula-1-grand-prix-of-south-africa/) Fittipaldi
Fastest lap [1973 Argentine F1 Grand Prix1973 ARG F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1973-formula-1-grand-prix-of-argentina/) Fittipaldi [1973 South African F1 Grand Prix1973 RSA F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1973-formula-1-grand-prix-of-south-africa/) Fittipaldi
## Finishing Positions
1st 7
2nd 3
3rd 4
4th 1
5th 2
6th 1
7th 1
8th 1
9th 1
10th 2
11th 2
14th 2
18th 1
DSQ 2
DNF 17
NC 1
DNQ 1
**DSQ** Disqualified · **DNF** Did Not Finish · **NC** Not Classified · **DNQ** Did Not Qualify
## Performance Breakdown
14.6% 7 / 48
Win Rate
29.2% 14 / 48
Podium Rate
8.3% 4 / 48
Pole Rate
6.3% 3 / 48
Fastest Lap Rate
37.5% 18 / 48
Points Finish Rate
56.3% 27 / 48
Finish Rate
## 1971 Race by Race
8 Grands Prix
[](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1971-formula-1-grand-prix-of-monaco/ "1971 Monaco F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1971-formula-1-grand-prix-of-the-netherlands/ "1971 Dutch F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1971-formula-1-grand-prix-of-france/ "1971 French F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1971-formula-1-grand-prix-of-great-britain/ "1971 British F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1971-formula-1-grand-prix-of-germany/ "1971 German F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1971-formula-1-grand-prix-of-austria/ "1971 Austrian F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1971-formula-1-grand-prix-of-canada/ "1971 Canadian F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1971-formula-1-grand-prix-of-the-united-states/ "1971 USA F1 GP")
 [Emerson Fittipaldi](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/emerson-fittipaldi/)
5–33DNF27NC
[Reine Wisell](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/reine-wisell-information-statistics/)
–DSQ6–845DNF
[Dave Charlton](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/dave-charlton-information-statistics/)
–––DNF––––
[David Walker](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/dave-walker-information-statistics/)
––––––––
1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified
## 1972 Race by Race
12 Grands Prix
[](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1972-formula-1-grand-prix-of-argentina/ "1972 Argentine F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1972-formula-1-grand-prix-of-south-africa/ "1972 South African F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1972-formula-1-grand-prix-of-spain/ "1972 Spanish F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1972-formula-1-grand-prix-of-monaco/ "1972 Monaco F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1972-formula-1-grand-prix-of-belgium/ "1972 Belgian F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1972-formula-1-grand-prix-of-france/ "1972 French F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1972-formula-1-grand-prix-of-great-britain/ "1972 British F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1972-formula-1-grand-prix-of-germany/ "1972 German F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1972-formula-1-grand-prix-of-austria-2/ "1972 Austrian F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1972-formula-1-grand-prix-of-italy/ "1972 Italian F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1972-formula-1-grand-prix-of-canada/ "1972 Canadian F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1972-formula-1-grand-prix-of-the-united-states/ "1972 USA F1 GP")
 [Emerson Fittipaldi](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/emerson-fittipaldi/)
DNF213121DNF1111DNF
[David Walker](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/dave-walker-information-statistics/)
DSQ109141418DNFDNFDNF––DNF
[Reine Wisell](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/reine-wisell-information-statistics/)
––––––––––DNF10
[Dave Charlton](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/dave-charlton-information-statistics/)
–DNF–––DNQDNFDNF––––
1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified
## 1973 Race by Race
3 Grands Prix
[](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1973-formula-1-grand-prix-of-argentina/ "1973 Argentine F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1973-formula-1-grand-prix-of-brazil/ "1973 Brazilian F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1973-formula-1-grand-prix-of-south-africa/ "1973 South African F1 GP")
 [Emerson Fittipaldi](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/emerson-fittipaldi/)
113
[Ronnie Peterson](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/ronnie-peterson/)
DNFDNF11
[Dave Charlton](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/dave-charlton-information-statistics/)
––DNF
1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified
Stats current as of: 16 Oct 2026
## Lotus 72D: Frequently Asked Questions
Which team raced the Lotus 72D?
Team Lotus raced the Lotus 72D in the 1971 to 1973 Formula 1 seasons.
Who drove the Lotus 72D?
Emerson Fittipaldi, Reine Wisell, Dave Charlton, David Walker and Ronnie Peterson drove the Lotus 72D in 1971 to 1973.
How many races did the Lotus 72D win?
The Lotus 72D won 7 of the 23 Grands Prix it entered in 1971 to 1973, with 4 pole positions and 14 podium finishes.
Which engine powered the Lotus 72D?
The Lotus 72D used the Ford DFV, a 3.0 V8 engine.
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