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Lotus 109

Category	Formula One
Constructor	Lotus
Designer(s)	Chris Murphy, Peter Wright
Predecessor	107
Successor	112
Technical specifications
Chassis	Carbon fibre monocoque
Suspension (front)	Double wishbones, pushrod
Suspension (rear)	Double wishbones, pushrod
Axle track	Front: 1,650 mm (65 in) Rear: 1,600 mm (63 in)
Wheelbase	2,950 mm (116 in)
Engine	Mugen-Honda MF-351HC, 3,500 cc (213.6 cu in), V10, NA, mid-engine, longitudinally mounted
Transmission	Lotus / Xtrac 6-speed semi-automatic
Weight	515 kg (1,135 lb)
Fuel	Mobil1
Tyres	Goodyear
Competition history
Notable entrants	Team Lotus
Notable drivers	11.  Alessandro Zanardi 11.  Philippe Adams 11.  Éric Bernard 11.  Mika Salo 12.  Johnny Herbert 12.  Alessandro Zanardi
Debut	1994 Spanish Grand Prix
Races Wins Podiums Poles F.Laps 12 0 0 0 0
Constructors' Championships	0
Drivers' Championships	0

The Lotus 109 was a Formula One car used by Team Lotus in the latter part of the 1994 Formula One season. It was designed by Chris Murphy who based the car on his Lotus 107 model. The car featured sculptured sidepods, a shorter wheelbase and lower centre of gravity than its predecessor, whilst Mugen developed the engine to be lighter and higher-revving than the previous spec engine issued to the team. It was powered by a Mugen-Honda V10. Johnny Herbert was able to keep Lotus competitive in Belgium and Monza with the car, but the funds were drying up and development was limited. At the end of the season the car was retired and Team Lotus went into receivership.