The 1982 Formula 1 season placed Team Lotus at a crossroads: ground-effect aerodynamics had been curtailed by the sliding-skirt ban, yet the chassis engineers pushed on with the Lotus 91, a direct evolution of the 88/87 lineage. Behind the wheel of No. 11, Elio de Angelis delivered a strong points haul across the season, crowned by a victory at the Austrian Grand Prix — a result that underlined just how competitive a Ford Cosworth DFV-powered car could still be against an increasingly turbocharged grid.
The Lotus 91: Final Chapter of the Ground-Effect DFV Era
Designed around the Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0-litre naturally aspirated V8, the Lotus 91 represented one of the last genuinely front-running applications of that engine in Formula 1. Team Lotus built and raced chassis 91/1 through 91/8 across the season, with de Angelis cycling through several of those frames. The DFV, long the backbone of the grid, was increasingly outpaced by the turbocharged Renault and Ferrari units in 1982, making every points finish earned by the Lotus 91 a meaningful achievement.
Elio de Angelis and the Black-and-Gold Livery in 1982
The black-and-gold livery had been synonymous with Team Lotus since 1972, and in 1982 it reached one of its most refined expressions on the flanks of the 91. The No. 11 car featured gloss black bodywork with gold pinstriping — a colour scheme that has become one of the most reproduced and collected in F1 history. De Angelis, paired with a young Nigel Mansell in No. 12, finished the season eighth in the Drivers' Championship. His racecraft and consistency that year cemented his reputation as a driver of genuine talent at a team navigating turbulent conditions.
GP Replicas' 1:18 Scale Model
GP Replicas has built a distinct position in the serious collector market by producing 1:18 resin models of Formula 1 subjects that mainstream manufacturers routinely overlook. The Lotus 91 No. 11 is a characteristic example: a car with genuine historical weight but limited representation at this scale. The model reproduces Elio de Angelis' 1982 season livery and is supplied with a showcase for protected display. GP Replicas' focus on accurate livery and period-correct detail makes this a considered addition for any collection centred on the Cosworth era or the Team Lotus black-and-gold lineage.
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What is the livery on the Lotus 91?
The Team Lotus No. 11 car wore gloss black bodywork with gold pinstriping, a colour scheme carried by the team from 1972 through 1986; the 1982 version on the No. 11 car is among the most recognisable iterations.
What were Elio de Angelis' results in the 1982 Formula 1 season?
De Angelis finished eighth in the 1982 Drivers' Championship. His best individual result was a victory at the 1982 Austrian Grand Prix.
Who made this 1:18 scale model and what is it made of?
The model is produced by GP Replicas, a specialist manufacturer known for resin Formula 1 models at 1:18 scale, focusing on subjects not widely covered by larger producers.
Does the model come with a showcase?
Yes, the model is supplied with a showcase display case.
