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Lola T 290-Ford



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1972
Engine Ford Cosworth FVC
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression
Bore 0.000
Stroke 0.000
Capacity (cc) 1974
Power (at revs) 255 HP/
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type spider
Designer J. Barnard
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Shock absorbers Bilstein
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2330
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg) 480580
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland FG 400
Fuel tank size (litres) 100
Brakes Girling
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 10 x 13
Rear rims 14 x 13
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph)

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