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How fast were 1960s F1 cars?

How fast were 1960s F1 cars? Top Speed of the 1960s: Lotus 49 in 1968 (200 mph) Contrarily, aerofoil wings originated from Lotus 49 itself. Although extremely risky, wings perched precariously on absurdly thin, high struts offered significant aerodynamic benefits in pure air. The car’s Ford V8 engines enabled a top speed of over 200

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