Complete Archive of Chassis 78/3

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GP South AfricaSouth African GP5.3.1977
5TThe car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/3 (JPS-17) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Result: car not used (Spare car)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
GP United States WestLong Beach Grand Prix3.4.1977
55 - Lotus 78 Ford #78/3 (JPS-17) - John Player SpecialLotus 78 #78/3 (JPS-17) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Special (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mario Andretti (USA)Result: winner
Grid: 2nd (1:21.8680)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/07/2023Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett and Lynn Haddock
GP SpainGran Premio de Espana8.5.1977
5The car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/3 (JPS-17) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mario Andretti (USA)Result: winner
Grid: 1st (1:18.7000)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
GP Monaco35e Grand Prix Automobile de Monaco22.5.1977
55 - Lotus 78 Ford #78/3 (JPS-17) - John Player Team LotusLotus 78 #78/3 (JPS-17) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mario Andretti (USA)Result: 5th
Grid: 10th (1:31.5000)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 06/08/2023Photo by courtesy of: Martin Lee (CC-BY-SA-2.0)
GP BelgiumGrand Prix of Belgium5.6.1977
55 - Lotus 78 Ford #78/3 (JPS-17) - John Player Team LotusLotus 78 #78/3 (JPS-17) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mario Andretti (USA)Result: did not finish (Collision with Watson)
Grid: 1st (1:24.6400)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 30/09/2019Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler and Paul Kooyman
GP SwedenGislaved Grand Prix of Sweden19.6.1977
5The car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/3 (JPS-17) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mario Andretti (USA)Result: 6th
Grid: 1st (1:25.4040)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
GP FranceFrench GP3.7.1977
5The car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/3 (JPS-17) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mario Andretti (USA)Result: winner
Grid: 1st (1:12.2100)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
GP Great BritainJohn Player British Grand Prix (Grand Prix d'Europe)16.7.1977
55 - Lotus 78 Ford #78/3 (JPS-17) - John Player Team LotusLotus 78 #78/3 (JPS-17) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mario Andretti (USA)Result: 14th - did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 6th (1:19.1100)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Barry Boor and Randal Warner
GP GermanyGrosser Preis von Deutschland31.7.1977
5The car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/3 (JPS-17) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
JPS Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mario Andretti (USA)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 7th (1:53.9900)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Austrian Grand Prix Formula 1Grand Prix von Österreich14.8.1977
5The car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/3 (JPS-17) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mario Andretti (USA)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 3rd (1:39.7400)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
GP NetherlandsGrand Prix van Nederland28.8.1977
55 - Lotus 78 Ford #78/3 (JPS-17) - John Player Team LotusLotus 78 #78/3 (JPS-17) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mario Andretti (USA)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 1st (1:18.6500)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 06/10/2019Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler
GP Italy48° Gran Premio d' Italia11.9.1977
55 - Lotus 78 Ford #78/3 (JPS-17) - John Player Team LotusLotus 78 #78/3 (JPS-17) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mario Andretti (USA)Result: winner
Grid: 4th (1:38.3700)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 17/10/2012Photo by courtesy of: Luciano Passoni
GP United StatesToyota Grand Prix of The United States2.10.1977
55 - Lotus 78 Ford #78/3 (JPS-17) - John Player Team LotusLotus 78 #78/3 (JPS-17) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mario Andretti (USA)Result: 2nd
Grid: 4th (1:41.4810)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 13/03/2018Photo by courtesy of: Fred Lewis, James McDougal and Art
GP CanadaLabatt's Grand Prix of Canada9.10.1977
55 - Lotus 78 Ford #78/3 (JPS-17) - John Player Team LotusLotus 78 #78/3 (JPS-17) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mario Andretti (USA)Result: 9th - did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 1st (1:11.3850)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 07/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Ron Kielbiski and Wyman Pattee
Japan Grand PrixJapanese GP23.10.1977
5The car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/3 (JPS-17) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mario Andretti (USA)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 1st (1:12.2300)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
GP ArgentinaArgentine GP15.1.1978
5The car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/3 (JPS-17) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mario Andretti (USA)Result: winner
Grid: 1st (1:47.7500)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
GP BrazilBrazilian GP29.1.1978
5The car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/3 (JPS-17) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mario Andretti (USA)Result: 4th
Grid: 3rd (1:40.6200)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
GP South AfricaThe Citizen and Asseng Grand Prix of South Africa4.3.1978
55 - Lotus 78 Ford #78/3 (JPS-17) - John Player Team LotusLotus 78 #78/3 (JPS-17) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mario Andretti (USA)Result: 7th
Grid: 2nd (1:14.9000)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 20/09/2025Photo by courtesy of: Brian Isherwood and Johan 'JayBee' Pretorius
International TrophyDaily Express International Trophy19.3.1978
5T5T - Lotus 78 Ford - John Player Team LotusLotus 78 # - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Mario Andretti (USA)Result: car not used (Spare car)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 26/01/2015Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner
GP United States WestLong Beach Grand Prix2.4.1978
55 - Lotus 78 Ford #78/3 (JPS-17) - John Player/LotusLotus 78 #78/3 (JPS-17) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player/Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mario Andretti (USA)Result: 2nd
Grid: 4th (1:21.1880)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/07/2023Photo by courtesy of: Bob Moffett, Peter Wilson and Steve Tandy
GP Monaco36e Grand Prix Automobile de Monaco7.5.1978
5The car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/3 (JPS-17) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mario Andretti (USA)Result: 11th
Grid: 4th (1:29.1000)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
GP BelgiumGrand Prix of Belgium21.5.1978
5T5T - Lotus 78 Ford #78/3 (JPS-17) - John Player Team LotusLotus 78 #78/3 (JPS-17) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Mario Andretti (USA)Result: car not used (Spare car)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/07/2023Photo by courtesy of: Wolfgang Clemens
GP SpainXXIV Gran Premio de España Formula 14.6.1978
5TThe car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/3 (JPS-17) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Result: car not used (Spare car)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
GP SwedenGrand Prix of Sweden17.6.1978
5TThe car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/3 (JPS-17) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Result: car not used (Spare car)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
GP France64e Grand Prix de France2.7.1978
5TThe car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/3 (JPS-17) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Result: car not used (Spare car)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
GP NetherlandsGrand Prix van Nederland27.8.1978
6T6T - Lotus 78 Ford #78/3 (JPS-17) - John Player Team LotusLotus 78 #78/3 (JPS-17) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Ronnie Peterson (S)Result: car not used (Spare car)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 03/11/2005Photo by courtesy of: Ben van der Meer
GP Italy49° Gran Premio d' Italia10.9.1978
6TThe car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/3 (JPS-17) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ronnie Peterson (S)Result: did not finish (Fatal accident, 1st start)
Grid: 5th (1:38.2560)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown