<< Prev Page 2 of 2 Entered by the works Lotus Components team, the Lotus 47 GT debuted on Boxing day 1966 at Brands Hatch, where John Miles drove it to outright victory. It was the start of a remarkably successful career for the diminutive Lotus, particularly on the British isles. In addition to many national events, Miles together with Jackie Oliver also won their class at the Brands Hatch 500 World Championship round ahead of a fleet of Porsches in 1967 and 1968.
Deliveries of the customer cars started early in 1967 and these cars were also raced with great success on all corners of the world. To keep the 47 GT competitive, development work also continued, resulting in the 47A GT announced in 1968. Sharing some components with the Series 2 Europa, like the detachable body, it also featured a stronger chassis. The most extreme evolution was the unique 47D built for GKN and powered by an Oldsmobile V8.
Production of the 47 GT lasted until the end of 1968, even though the Europa would continue to be offered well into the 1970s. Although exact figures are not known, it is believed that around 55 examples were built, including a handful of the 47A evolution. The featherweight Type 47 remains as the last truly successful Lotus sports car. << Prev Page 2 of 2
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Entered by the works Lotus Components team, the Lotus 47 GT debuted on Boxing day 1966 at Brands Hatch, where John Miles drove it to outright victory. It was the start of a remarkably successful career for the diminutive Lotus, particularly on the British isles. In addition to many national events, Miles together with Jackie Oliver also won their class at the Brands Hatch 500 World Championship round ahead of a fleet of Porsches in 1967 and 1968.