Lola B2K/00

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Lola B2K/00
Category CART IndyCar
Constructor Lola
Predecessor Lola B99/00
Successor Lola B01/00
Technical specifications
Length4,978 mm (196 in)
Width2,032 mm (80 in)
Height940 mm (37 in)
Axle track 1,753 mm (69 in) (Front)
1,638 mm (64 in) (Rear)
Wheelbase 3,048 mm (120 in)
Engine Mercedes-Benz IC108E
Toyota RV8E
Ford/Cosworth XF 2.65  L (2,650  cc; 162  cu in) V8 mid-engined
Transmission 6-speed sequential manual
Weight1,550 lb (700 kg)
Fuel Methanol
Tyres Bridgestone
Firestone Firehawk
Competition history
Debut 2000 Marlboro Grand Prix of Miami
Miami, Florida

The Lola B2K/00 is an open-wheel racing car chassis, designed and built by Lola Cars that competed in the CART open-wheel racing series, for competition in the 2000 season. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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