1987 Ayrton Senna Lotus F1 Team 99T Official Show Car
Turbo Power. Driver Brilliance. A Tribute to Senna’s 1987 Legacy
F1® Authentics is proud to present this spectacular recreation of the 1987 Lotus 99T - a full-scale show car built to honour Ayrton Senna’s historic final season with Lotus during the turbocharged era of Formula 1®.
Designed by the legendary Gérard Ducarouge and campaigned by Senna in the 1987 FIA Formula One World Championship™, the Lotus 99T was a standout of its generation. Featuring pioneering active suspension and powered by a turbocharged Honda engine, the car delivered two race victories for Senna that season - at Monaco and Detroit - firmly cementing his reputation as a master of control and precision.
This show car has been faithfully recreated to reflect the chassis and livery of the car driven by Senna himself, capturing the bold yellow Camel-backed identity that became synonymous with Lotus during the era. From the low-slung bodywork to the distinctive rear wing, every detail has been meticulously crafted to celebrate both design and driver heritage.
This non-running showpiece is ideal for collectors, brand showcases, historic race exhibitions, or any environment seeking to honour the brilliance of one of Formula 1®’s greatest legends.
Key Features of the 1987 Lotus 99T Official F1® Show Car – Ayrton Senna Edition
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Full-scale replica of the 1987 Lotus 99T Formula 1® car
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Styled in the exact livery raced by Ayrton Senna during the 1987 season
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Commemorates Senna’s two Grand Prix victories with Lotus that year
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Designed to reflect Gérard Ducarouge’s chassis engineering
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Iconic turbo-era silhouette and low-line aerodynamic architecture
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Authenticated and presented in partnership with F1® Authentics
Celebrate Turbo-Era Brilliance. Own the Lotus 99T Show Car
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Story
The Lotus 99T competed in the 1987 Formula 1® World Championship and was one of the most innovative cars of its time. It featured Honda’s powerful turbocharged V6 engine and pioneering active suspension technology, designed in collaboration with Lotus engineers to improve handling on uneven circuits. The 99T was the second Lotus to be fitted with electronic active suspension, after the Lotus 92 in 1983.
Ayrton Senna and Satoru Nakajima drove the car, with Senna achieving two famous victories in Monaco and Detroit. These wins marked the final F1® victories for Team Lotus. The 99T remains iconic both for its striking yellow Camel-sponsored livery and for being a driven By Senna who went on to become a three-time World Champion and one of the sport’s greatest drivers.
An F1® Experience Like No Other
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