Lola T300

Summary

The Lola T300 was an open-wheel formula race car, designed, developed and built by Lola Cars, for Formula 5000 racing, in 1971.[3][4][5][6][7][8]

Lola T300[1][2]
CategoryFormula 5000
ConstructorLola Cars
Designer(s)Eric Broadley
Technical specifications
ChassisGlass fiber-reinforced polyester,
Suspension (front)Independent, lower wishbones and inclined coil spring/shock absorber units
Suspension (rear)Independent, single top link, twin tower links and coil spring/shock absorber units
Length138 mm (5.4 in)
Width1,876 mm (73.9 in)
Height888 mm (35.0 in) (to roll bar)
660 mm (26 in) (to windshield)
Axle trackFront: 1,472 mm (58.0 in)
Rear: 1,625 mm (64.0 in)
Wheelbase2,563 mm (100.9 in)
EngineMid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 4,940 cc (301.5 cu in), Chevrolet, 90° V8, NA
TransmissionHewland DG300 5-speed manual
Power510 hp (380 kW)
400 lb⋅ft (542 N⋅m)
Weight1,360 lb (620 kg)
TyresAvon
Competition history
Debut1971
Frank Gardner in a Lola T300 at Brands Hatch in 1971

References edit

  1. ^ "1972 Lola T300". conceptcarz.com.
  2. ^ "Lola Heritage". www.lolaheritage.co.uk.
  3. ^ "1972 Lola T300 Formula 5000". Motorsports Market.
  4. ^ Brown, Allen. "Lola T330 car-by-car histories". OldRacingCars.com.
  5. ^ "Lola". www.f5000registry.com.
  6. ^ Brown, Allen. "Lola T300 car-by-car histories". OldRacingCars.com.
  7. ^ "lola t300". www.thelolaregistry.com.
  8. ^ "Lola T300 - HU7 - F5000". racecarsdirect.com.