lotus 88The Lotus 88 was a revolutionary car desned by Colin Chapman in 1981 to reduce aerodynamic and suspension loads on the chassis. It was banned by the FIA after protests from rival teams and never raced in a Grand Prix.The Lotus 88 made its debut during the first practice session of the 1981 season opener, the United States Grand Prix West in Long Beach. Although the Lotus 88 was not allowed to race,