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Lola Mk 4 V8



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1962
Engine Coventry Climax FWMV
Engine Type 90°V8
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 63.000
Stroke 60.000
Capacity (cc) 1494
Power (at revs) 187 HP/8500
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system carbs/Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Spaceframe
Body type single seater
Designer E. Broadley
Front suspension "coil, double wishbone"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone and links"
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2286
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg) 455
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Colotti type 32
Fuel tank size (litres) 118
Brakes Girling
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph) 255

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