The design of the car - by Geoff Ferris with input from John Barnard - was heavily influenced by the design of the Lotus 79, also incorporating some elements of the Williams FW07's sidepods.
O deseño do coche, de Geoff Ferris coa achega de John Barnard, estaba fortemente influenciado polo deseño do Lotus 79, e tamén incorporaba algúns elementos dos pontóns do Williams FW07.