Lotus boss Colin Chapman's intention was to produce a reliable and uncomplicated F1 grand prix car. The Lotus type 49 powered by the now legendary Cosworth DFV 3litre 409bhp V8 engine (the most successful F1 engine ever) was the formula car that changed the face of grand prix racing forever. Driven to victory in it's very first race by Jim Clark at the 1967 Dutch grand prix the Lotus 49 remains one of the most beautiful F1 cars ever raced