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The Lola F3000 cars is a series of open-wheel formula race cars, designed, developed and built by British manufacturer Lola.

T950

Lola T950[1]
CategoryFormula 3000
ConstructorLola
Technical specifications
ChassisCarbon fiber/kevlar composite aluminum honeycomb monocoque
Suspension (front)Double wishbones, push-rod actuated coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)Independent lower wishbones and rocker arm, co-axial coil springs over telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Axle track65 in (1,651 mm) (Front)
62 in (1,575 mm) (Rear)
Wheelbase103 in (2,616 mm)
EngineFord-Cosworth DFV 3.0 L (3,000 cc; 183 cu in) V8 naturally-aspirated mid-engined
Transmission5-speed manual
Power800 hp (600 kW)
Weight1,188 lb (539 kg)
FuelMethanol
Competition history
Debut1985 BRDC International Trophy

The Lola T950 was used for Formula 3000 racing in 1985.[2]

T87/50

Lola T87/50[3]
CategoryFormula 3000
ConstructorLola
PredecessorLola T86/50
SuccessorLola T88/50
Technical specifications
ChassisCarbon fiber composite honeycomb monocoque
Suspension (front)independent unequal double wishbones, push-rod actuated coil springs over shock absorbers
Suspension (rear)independent double wishbones, control links, push-rod actuated coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Axle track66 in (1,676 mm) (front)
61.5 in (1,562 mm) (rear)
Wheelbase100 in (2,540 mm)
EngineFord-Cosworth DFV, Honda-Judd BV, or Yamaha 3.0 L (183 cu in) DOHC V8 naturally-aspirated mid-engined
Torque276 lb⋅ft (374 N⋅m) @ 6,900 rpm
Transmission5-speed manual
Power450 hp (336 kW) @ 9,000 rpm
Weight540 kg (1,190 lb) (including driver)
TyresAvon
Competition history
Notable driversAll F3000 drivers

The Lola T87/50 was built for use in the International Formula 3000 series and the Japanese Formula 3000 series, a feeder series for Formula One, in 1987.[4][5][6][7]

T88/50

Lola T88/50[8]
CategoryFormula 3000
ConstructorLola
PredecessorLola T87/50
SuccessorLola T89/50
Technical specifications
ChassisCarbon fiber composite honeycomb monocoque
Suspension (front)independent unequal double wishbones, push-rod actuated coil springs over shock absorbers
Suspension (rear)independent double wishbones, control links, push-rod actuated coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Axle track66 in (1,676 mm) (front)
61.5 in (1,562 mm) (rear)
Wheelbase100 in (2,540 mm)
EngineFord-Cosworth DFV, Honda-Judd BV, or Yamaha 3.0 L (183 cu in) DOHC V8 naturally-aspirated mid-engined
Torque276 lb⋅ft (374 N⋅m) @ 6,900 rpm
Transmission5-speed manual
Power450 hp (336 kW) @ 9,000 rpm
Weight540 kg (1,190 lb) (including driver)
TyresAvon
Competition history
Notable driversAll F3000 drivers

The Lola T88/50 was used in the International Formula 3000 series, a feeder-series for Formula One, in 1988.

T89/50

Lola T89/50[9]
CategoryFormula 3000
ConstructorLola
PredecessorLola T88/50
SuccessorLola T90/50
Technical specifications
ChassisCarbon fiber composite honeycomb monocoque
Suspension (front)independent unequal double wishbones, push-rod actuated coil springs over shock absorbers
Suspension (rear)independent double wishbones, control links, push-rod actuated coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Axle track66 in (1,676 mm) (front)
61.5 in (1,562 mm) (rear)
Wheelbase100 in (2,540 mm)
EngineFord-Cosworth DFV, Honda-Judd BV, or Yamaha 3.0 L (183 cu in) DOHC V8 naturally-aspirated mid-engined
Torque276 lb⋅ft (374 N⋅m) @ 6,900 rpm
Transmission5-speed manual
Power463 hp (345 kW) @ 9,000 rpm
Weight540 kg (1,190 lb) (including driver)
TyresAvon
Competition history
Notable driversAll F3000 drivers

The Lola T89/50 is an open-wheel formula race car chassis developed by British manufacturer Lola, for use in the International Formula 3000 series, a feeder-series for Formula One, in 1989.[10] It was later converted into a closed-wheel sports prototype race car, and used in the European Interserie, between 1994 and 1995.[11]

T90/50

Lola T90/50[12]
CategoryFormula 3000
ConstructorLola
SuccessorLola T91/50
Technical specifications
ChassisCarbon fiber composite honeycomb monocoque
Suspension (front)independent unequal double wishbones, push-rod actuated coil springs over shock absorbers
Suspension (rear)independent double wishbones, control links, push-rod actuated coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Axle track67–67.4 in (1,702–1,712 mm) (front)
61.4–62.4 in (1,560–1,585 mm) (rear)
Wheelbase103.5 in (2,629 mm)
EngineFord-Cosworth DFV, Mugen MF308 3.0 L (183 cu in) DOHC V8 naturally-aspirated mid-engined
Torque276 lb⋅ft (374 N⋅m) @ 6,900 rpm
Transmission5-speed manual
Power450 hp (336 kW) @ 9,000 rpm
Weight540 kg (1,190 lb) (including driver)
TyresAvon
Competition history
Notable driversAll F3000 drivers

The Lola T90/50 was used in the International Formula 3000 series, a feeder-series for Formula One, in 1990.[13]

T91/50

Lola T91/50[14]
CategoryFormula 3000
ConstructorLola
Production1991 (41 models produced)
PredecessorLola T90/50
SuccessorLola T92/50
Technical specifications
ChassisCarbon fiber composite honeycomb monocoque
Suspension (front)independent unequal double wishbones, push-rod actuated coil springs over shock absorbers
Suspension (rear)independent double wishbones, control links, push-rod actuated coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Axle track67–67.4 in (1,702–1,712 mm) (front)
61.4–62.4 in (1,560–1,585 mm) (rear)
Wheelbase103.5 in (2,629 mm)
EngineFord-Cosworth DFV, Mugen MF308 3.0 L (183 cu in) DOHC V8 naturally-aspirated mid-engined
Torque276 lb⋅ft (374 N⋅m) @ 6,900 rpm
Transmission5-speed manual
Power450 hp (336 kW) @ 9,000 rpm
Weight540 kg (1,190 lb) (including driver)
TyresAvon
Competition history
Notable driversAll F3000 drivers

The Lola T91/50 was used for various international Formula 3000 championships, in 1991.

T92/50

Lola T92/50
CategoryFormula 3000
ConstructorLola
PredecessorLola T91/50
SuccessorLola T93/50
Technical specifications
ChassisCarbon fiber composite honeycomb monocoque
Suspension (front)independent unequal double wishbones, push-rod actuated coil springs over shock absorbers
Suspension (rear)independent double wishbones, control links, push-rod actuated coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Axle track67–67.4 in (1,702–1,712 mm) (front)
61.4–62.4 in (1,560–1,585 mm) (rear)
Wheelbase103.5 in (2,629 mm)
EngineFord-Cosworth DFV, Mugen MF308 3.0 L (183 cu in) DOHC V8 naturally-aspirated mid-engined
Torque276 lb⋅ft (374 N⋅m) @ 6,900 rpm
Transmission5-speed manual
Power450 hp (336 kW) @ 9,000 rpm
Weight540 kg (1,190 lb) (including driver)
TyresAvon
Competition history
Notable driversAll F3000 drivers

The Lola T92/50 was used for various international Formula 3000 championships, in 1992.[15] The car was eventually converted into a prototype-style chassis, and used in open rules championships like Interserie.[16]

T96/50

Tomáš Enge in a Lola T96/50 F3000 chassis in 1998.

The Lola T96/50 was used for the International Formula 3000 series, between 1996 and 1998 (1999 for Italian F3000), until it was replaced by the new Lola B99/50 chassis for the new in 1998. Similar chassis', dubbed the Lola T96/51 and Lola T96/52, were used in the Japanese Formula Nippon series until 1999, and were powered by 3.0 L (180 cu in) Mugen V8 engines.[17]

Specifications

These are:[18]

  • Engine displacement: Cosworth DFY/Zytek-Judd KV F3000 3.0 L (183 cu in) DOHC V8[19]
  • Power output: 450–460 hp (336–343 kW) @ 9,000 rpm
  • Torque output: 276–290 lb⋅ft (374–393 N⋅m) @ 6,900 rpm
  • Compression ratio: 13.6:1
  • Bore: 88–89 mm (3.5–3.5 in)
  • Stroke: 60.2–61.5 mm (2.4–2.4 in)
  • Engine weight: 120 kg (265 lb)
  • Gearbox: 5-speed sequential manual gearbox + reverse
  • Weight: 540 kg (1,190 lb) (including driver)
  • Fuel: 102 RON unleaded
  • Fuel delivery: Zytek Electronic-indirect fuel injection
  • Aspiration: Naturally-aspirated
  • Front Track Width: 1,708 mm (67 in)
  • Rear Track Width: 1,594 mm (63 in)
  • Wheelbase: 2,819 mm (111 in)
  • Length: 4,405 mm (173 in)
  • Steering: Non-assisted rack and pinion

B99/50

Lola B99/50
The Lola B99/50 of 1999 Drivers' Champion Nick Heidfeld.
Technical specifications
Length4,833 mm (190 in)
Width1,476 mm (58 in)
Wheelbase3,000 mm (118 in)
EngineCosworth DFY/Zytek-Judd KV F3000 3.0 L (183 cu in) DOHC V8[20]
Torque276–300 lb⋅ft (374–407 N⋅m) @ 6,900 rpm
Transmission6-speed paddle-shift sequential gearbox (must have reverse)
Power450–475 hp (336–354 kW) @ 9,000 rpm
Weight575 kg (1,268 lb) (including driver)
Fuel102 RON unleaded
TyresAvon
Competition history
Notable entrantsAll F3000 teams
Notable driversAll F3000 drivers
Debut1999 Imola F3000 round
Last event2001 Monza F3000 round
RacesWinsPolesF/Laps
30303030
Teams' Championships3
Drivers' Championships3
The B99/50 driven by Fernando Alonso in 2000.

The Lola B99/50 was used in the International Formula 3000 series, between 1999 and 2001, until it was replaced by the new Lola B02/50 chassis for the new in 2002.[21][22][23]

The car was conceived as the only car admitted to the International Formula 3000 starting from the 1999 season. She was employed for three seasons in that championship (until 2001), before being replaced by the Lola B02/50. Subsequently, in 2002, it was introduced in the Euro Formula 3000 championship. It was used exclusively until 2004, to then be joined with the more modern Lola B02/50. A separate classification was reserved for riders using the old chassis. It was also used in the 3000 Pro Series in 2005 and 2006.

Currently, together with the most recent model, the Lola B02/50, it is used in uphill speed races at the Italian and European level; in constant struggle with the FA-30 single-seater of the Italian manufacturer Osella Corse.

Final year specifications

  • Compression ratio: 13.6:1
  • Bore: 88–89 mm (3.5–3.5 in)
  • Stroke: 60.2–61.5 mm (2.4–2.4 in)
  • Engine weight: 120 kg (265 lb)
  • Fuel delivery: Zytek Electronic-indirect fuel injection
  • Aspiration: Naturally-aspirated
  • Steering: Non-assisted rack and pinion

B02/50

Lola B02/50
Vitantonio Liuzzi's 2003-spec Lola B02/50 chassis at that year's Hungaroring round.
Technical specifications
Width1,476 mm (58 in)
Wheelbase3,000 mm (118 in)
EngineZytek-Judd KV F3000 3.0 L (183 cu in) DOHC V8[24]
Torque300 lb⋅ft (407 N⋅m) @ 7,000 rpm
Transmission6-speed paddle-shift sequential gearbox (must have reverse)
Power450–520 hp (336–388 kW) @ 10,500 rpm
Weight545 kg (1,202 lb) (including driver)
Fuel102 RON unleaded
TyresAvon
Competition history
Notable entrantsAll F3000 teams
All A1 Grand Prix teams
Debut2002 Interlagos F3000 round
Last event2004 Monza F3000 round
RacesWins
3232
Jaroslav Krajči in a Lola B02/50 chassis at a hillclimbing event in 2012.

The Lola B02/50 was used for the International Formula 3000 series from 2002 to 2004, until it was replaced by the new Dallara GP2/05 chassis for the new GP2 Series in 2005. This car is featured in the video game Live For Speed as part of the S2 license.

Final year specifications

References

  1. ^ "THE LOLA T950". Retrieved 3 November 2022.
  2. ^ "F3000 A Promising Start May 1985". 7 July 2014. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
  3. ^ "Lola Heritage". www.lolaheritage.co.uk.
  4. ^ "How Lola rose to rule F1's feeder series". us.motorsport.com. 30 August 2018.
  5. ^ "LOLA AND A TRIBUTE TO ERIC BROADLEY". www.classicmotorsportnews.com.
  6. ^ Couldwell, Clive (31 May 2012). Formula One: Made In Britain. Random House. ISBN 9781448132942 – via Google Books.
  7. ^ Starkey, John; Wells, Ken; Illoinen, Esa (8 October 2000). LOLA - All the Sports Racing 1978-1997. Veloce Publishing Ltd. ISBN 9781901295009 – via Google Books.
  8. ^ "Lola T88/50". Retrieved 2 October 2022.
  9. ^ "Lola Heritage". www.lolaheritage.co.uk.
  10. ^ "International Scale Modeller". intscalemodeller.com.
  11. ^ "Lola T89/50". Retrieved 5 February 2023.
  12. ^ "The Lola T90/50". Retrieved 9 October 2022.
  13. ^ "Lola T90-50 Information Pack" (PDF). Retrieved 9 October 2022.
  14. ^ "Lola T91/50". Retrieved 5 February 2023.
  15. ^ "Lola Heritage". www.lolaheritage.co.uk.
  16. ^ "Lola T92/50". Retrieved 5 February 2023.
  17. ^ "Lola Heritage". Retrieved 20 May 2022.
  18. ^ "Italian Formula 2 - Lola T96/50 Technical Specifications". Retrieved 20 May 2022.
  19. ^ "JUDD KV V8 F3000 Zytek Racing Engine". juddpower.com. 10 November 2016.
  20. ^ "JUDD KV V8 F3000 Zytek Racing Engine". juddpower.com. 10 November 2016.
  21. ^ "1999 Lola B99/50 technical and mechanical specifications".
  22. ^ "Lola B99/50". f1minardi.free.fr. Archived from the original on 19 March 2011. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
  23. ^ "1999 Lola F3000 B99/50".
  24. ^ "JUDD KV V8 F3000 Zytek Racing Engine". juddpower.com. 10 November 2016.
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