The Lotus 74 was a Formula 2 car built for 1973. In Formula 2, the Lotus team signed up as Texaco Star F2, with a car that took up several elements of the 72 Formula 1: part of the suspension, front brakes and radiators. . The engine, Lotus type 907, was prepared by Novamotor and developed a remarkable power, about 275 horsepower. On paper it was a very competitive car but in reality it was a half disaster.