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Lola T 500



Tuner Weiss
Country GB/USA
Year 1978
Engine Ford Cosworth DFX
Engine Type 90°V8
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression
Bore 85.700
Stroke 57.300
Capacity (cc) 2644
Power (at revs) 580 HP/9500
Torque
Induction 1 turbo
Ignition Marelli
Fuel system Hilborn f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer E. Broadley
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2794
Front track (mm) 1448
Rear track (mm) 1549
Weight (kg) 680
Drive rear
Number of gears 4
Gearbox Hewland LG 500
Fuel tank size (litres) 151
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph)

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