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Lola T 280



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1972
Engine Ford Cosworth DFV S12
Engine Type 90°V8
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression "11,0"
Bore 85.600
Stroke 64.800
Capacity (cc) 2993
Power (at revs) 447 HP/10000
Torque
Induction
Ignition Lucas
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type spider
Designer J. Barnard/E. Broadley
Front suspension "coil, double wishbone"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone and links"
Shock absorbers Bilstein
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2336
Front track (mm) 1346
Rear track (mm) 1346
Weight (kg) 660
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland DG 300
Fuel tank size (litres) 120
Brakes Girling
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 11 x 13
Rear rims 16 x 13
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres 20.0/10.5-13
Rear tyres 24.0/14.0-13
Maximum speed (kph) 330

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