Complete Archive of Gunnar Nilsson

GP South AfricaThe Citizen Grand Prix of South Africa6.3.1976
66 - Lotus 77 Ford #77/1 (JPS-11) - John Player Team LotusLotus 77 #77/1 (JPS-11) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gunnar Nilsson (S)Result: did not finish (Clutch)
Grid: 25th (1:22.7000)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/12/2016Photo by courtesy of: Brian Isherwood
Race of ChampionsDaily Mail Race of Champions14.3.1976
66 - Lotus 77 Ford #77/1 (JPS-11) - John Player Team LotusLotus 77 #77/1 (JPS-11) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gunnar Nilsson (S)Result: 8th
Grid: 3rd (1:23.5600)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 12/03/2005Photo by courtesy of: Rob Ryder
GP United States WestUnited States Grand Prix West28.3.1976
66 - Lotus 77 Ford #77/1 (JPS-11) - John Player Team LotusLotus 77 #77/1 (JPS-11) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gunnar Nilsson (S)Result: did not finish (Suspension, accident)
Grid: 20th (1:25.2770)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 01/07/2023Photo by courtesy of: John McCollister and Bob Moffett
International TrophyGraham Hill International Trophy11.4.1976
55 - Lotus 77 Ford #77/2 (JPS-12) - John Player Team LotusLotus 77 #77/2 (JPS-12) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gunnar Nilsson (S)Result: 6th
Grid: 4th (1:19.4100)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 12/07/2017Photo by courtesy of: Rob Ryder and Keith Lawson
GP SpainXXII Gran Premio de España, Campeonato del Mundo2.5.1976
6The car is not available on a photoLotus 77 #77/2 (JPS-12) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gunnar Nilsson (S)Result: 3rd
Grid: 7th (1:19.3500)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
GP BelgiumGrand Prix of Belgium16.5.1976
66 - Lotus 77 Ford #77/2 (JPS-12) - John Player Team LotusLotus 77 #77/2 (JPS-12) - Ford Cosworth DFV; no.211 V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gunnar Nilsson (S)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 22nd (1:28.9900) - 26th fastest qualifier
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 12/07/2017Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler and Paul Kooyman
GP Monaco34e Grand Prix Automobile de Monaco30.5.1976
66 - Lotus 77 Ford #77/2 (JPS-12) - John Player Team LotusLotus 77 #77/2 (JPS-12) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gunnar Nilsson (S)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 16th (1:32.1000)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 02/08/2024Photo by courtesy of: Frans van de Camp The Camp Archives.com
GP SwedenGislaved Grand Prix of Sweden13.6.1976
6The car is not available on a photoLotus 77 #77/2 (JPS-12) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gunnar Nilsson (S)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 6th (1:26.5700)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
GP FranceFrench Grand Prix4.7.1976
6The car is not available on a photoLotus 77 #77/2 (JPS-12) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gunnar Nilsson (S)Result: did not finish (Transmission)
Grid: 12th (1:49.8300)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
GP Great BritainJohn Player Grand Prix18.7.1976
5TThe car is not available on a photoLotus 77 #77/R (JPS-13) - 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)/Gunnar Nilsson (S)Result: practiced only (Spare car)
Grid: T-car
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
GP Great BritainJohn Player Grand Prix18.7.1976
66 - Lotus 77 Ford #77/2 (JPS-12) - John Player Team LotusLotus 77 #77/2 (JPS-12) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gunnar Nilsson (S)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 14th (1:20.6700)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 29/09/2005Photo by courtesy of: Barry Boor
GP GermanyGrosser Preis von Deutschland1.8.1976
66 - Lotus 77 Ford #77/2 (JPS-12) - JPS Team LotusLotus 77 #77/2 (JPS-12) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
JPS Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gunnar Nilsson (S)Result: 5th
Grid: 16th (7:23.0000)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 18/06/2023Photo by courtesy of: Harry Maurer, H-J Roegler and Wolfgang Clemens
Austrian Grand Prix Formula 1Grand Prix von Österreich15.8.1976
6The car is not available on a photoLotus 77 #77/2 (JPS-12) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gunnar Nilsson (S)Result: 3rd
Grid: 4th (1:36.4600)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Austrian Grand Prix Formula 1Grand Prix von Österreich15.8.1976
6TThe car is not available on a photoLotus 77 #77/1 (JPS-11) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gunnar Nilsson (S)Result: practiced only (Spare car)
Grid: T-car
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
GP NetherlandsGrand Prix van Europa (25e Grand Prix van Nederland)29.8.1976
66 - Lotus 77 Ford #77/2 (JPS-12) - John Player Team LotusLotus 77 #77/2 (JPS-12) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gunnar Nilsson (S)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 13th (1:22.1600)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 29/06/2017Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler and Hans Fohr
GP Italy47° Gran Premio d' Italia12.9.1976
66 - Lotus 77 Ford #77/2 (JPS-12) - John Player Team LotusLotus 77 #77/2 (JPS-12) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gunnar Nilsson (S)Result: 13th
Grid: 12th (1:43.3000)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 22/03/2014Photo by courtesy of: Luciano Passoni
GP CanadaLabatt's 50 Gand Prix of Canada3.10.1976
66 - Lotus 77 Ford #77/2 (JPS-12) - John Player Team LotusLotus 77 #77/2 (JPS-12) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gunnar Nilsson (S)Result: 12th
Grid: 15th (1:14.3970)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 11/03/2005Photo by courtesy of: Wayne Ellwood
GP United StatesGrand Prix of The United States10.10.1976
6The car is not available on a photoLotus 77 #77/2 (JPS-12) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gunnar Nilsson (S)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 20th (1:46.7760)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Japan Grand PrixJapanese GP17.10.1976
6The car is not available on a photoLotus 77 #77/2 (JPS-12) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gunnar Nilsson (S)Result: 6th
Grid: 16th (1:14.3500)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
GP ArgentinaArgentine GP9.1.1977
6The car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/1 (JPS-15) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Gunnar Nilsson (S)Result: car not used (Car used by Andretti)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Goodyear
GP BrazilBrazilian GP23.1.1977
6The car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/1 (JPS-15) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gunnar Nilsson (S)Result: 5th
Grid: 10th (2:32.1400)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Goodyear
GP South AfricaSouth African GP5.3.1977
66 - Lotus 78 Ford #78/1 (JPS-15) - John Player Team LotusLotus 78 #78/1 (JPS-15) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gunnar Nilsson (S)Result: 12th
Grid: 10th (1:16.6500)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 19/12/2016Photo by courtesy of: Brian Isherwood
GP United States WestLong Beach Grand Prix3.4.1977
66 - Lotus 78 Ford #78/2 (JPS-16) - John Player SpecialLotus 78 #78/2 (JPS-16) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Special (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gunnar Nilsson (S)Result: 8th
Grid: 16th (1:23.3840)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 05/07/2023Photo by courtesy of: Lynn Haddock and Bob Moffett
GP SpainGran Premio de Espana8.5.1977
6The car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/2 (JPS-16) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gunnar Nilsson (S)Result: 5th
Grid: 12th (1:20.3800)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
GP Monaco35e Grand Prix Automobile de Monaco22.5.1977
66 - Lotus 78 Ford #78/2 (JPS-16) - John Player Team LotusLotus 78 #78/2 (JPS-16) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gunnar Nilsson (S)Result: did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid: 13th (1:32.3700)
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
66 - Lotus 78 Ford #78/2 (JPS-16) - John Player Team LotusLotus 78 #78/2 (JPS-16) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gunnar Nilsson (S)Result: winner
Grid: 3rd (1:26.4500)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 30/09/2019Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler and Paul Kooyman
GP BelgiumGrand Prix of Belgium5.6.1977
6TThe car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/1 (JPS-15) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gunnar Nilsson (S)Result: practiced only (Spare car)
Grid: T-car
Colours: unknown
Tyres: Goodyear
GP SwedenGislaved Grand Prix of Sweden19.6.1977
6The car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/2 (JPS-16) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gunnar Nilsson (S)Result: 19th - did not finish (Steering)
Grid: 7th (1:26.2270)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
GP FranceFrench GP3.7.1977
66 - Lotus 78 Ford #78/2 (JPS-16) - John Player Team LotusLotus 78 #78/2 (JPS-16) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gunnar Nilsson (S)Result: 4th
Grid: 3rd (1:12.7900)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 21/12/2016Photo by courtesy of: Jean-Michel Lefebvre
GP Great BritainJohn Player British Grand Prix (Grand Prix d'Europe)16.7.1977
66 - Lotus 78 Ford #78/2 (JPS-16) - John Player Team LotusLotus 78 #78/2 (JPS-16) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gunnar Nilsson (S)Result: 3rd
Grid: 5th (1:18.9500)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 23/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Randal Warner
GP GermanyGrosser Preis von Deutschland31.7.1977
6The car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/4 (JPS-18) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
JPS Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gunnar Nilsson (S)
DNS: Mario Andretti (USA)		Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 9th (1:54.5400)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
GP GermanyGrosser Preis von Deutschland31.7.1977
6TThe car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/2 (JPS-16) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gunnar Nilsson (S)Result: practiced only (Spare car)
Grid: T-car
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Austrian Grand Prix Formula 1Grand Prix von Österreich14.8.1977
5TThe car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/4 (JPS-18) - 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)/Gunnar Nilsson (S)Result: practiced only (Spare car)
Grid: T-car
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Austrian Grand Prix Formula 1Grand Prix von Österreich14.8.1977
6The car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/2 (JPS-16) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gunnar Nilsson (S)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 16th (1:41.2400)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
GP NetherlandsGrand Prix van Nederland28.8.1977
66 - Lotus 78 Ford #78/2 (JPS-16) - John Player Team LotusLotus 78 #78/2 (JPS-16) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gunnar Nilsson (S)Result: practiced only (Original race car)
Grid: T-car (1:19.9800)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 06/10/2019Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler
GP NetherlandsGrand Prix van Nederland28.8.1977
6T6T - Lotus 78 Ford #78/4 (JPS-18) - John Player Team LotusLotus 78 #78/4 (JPS-18) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gunnar Nilsson (S)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 5th (1:19.5700)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 06/10/2019Photo by courtesy of: H-J Roegler
GP Italy48° Gran Premio d' Italia11.9.1977
66 - Lotus 78 Ford #78/2 (JPS-16) - John Player Team LotusLotus 78 #78/2 (JPS-16) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gunnar Nilsson (S)Result: did not finish (Accident damage)
Grid: 19th (1:39.8500)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 20/10/2012Photo by courtesy of: Luciano Passoni
GP United StatesToyota Grand Prix of The United States2.10.1977
66 - Lotus 78 Ford #78/4 (JPS-18) - John Player Team LotusLotus 78 #78/4 (JPS-18) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gunnar Nilsson (S)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 12th (1:42.8150)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 13/03/2018Photo by courtesy of: Art, John McCollister and Fred Lewis
GP CanadaLabatt's Grand Prix of Canada9.10.1977
66 - Lotus 78 Ford #78/4 (JPS-18) - John Player Team LotusLotus 78 #78/4 (JPS-18) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gunnar Nilsson (S)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 4th (1:12.9750)
Colours: black (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 14/11/2009Photo by courtesy of: David Ahrenberg
Japan Grand PrixJapanese GP23.10.1977
6The car is not available on a photoLotus 78 #78/4 (JPS-18) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/A
John Player Team Lotus (GB)Open wheel car
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gunnar Nilsson (S)Result: did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid: 14th (1:13.6600)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown