Lola F3000 cars

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The Lola F3000 cars is a series of open-wheel formula race cars, designed, developed and built by British manufacturer Lola.

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T950

Lola T950 [1]
Category Formula 3000
Constructor Lola
Technical specifications
Chassis Carbon fiber/kevlar composite aluminum honeycomb monocoque
Suspension (front)Double wishbones, push-rod actuated coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)Independent lower wishbones and rocker arm, co-axial coil springs over telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Axle track 65 in (1,651 mm) (Front)
62 in (1,575 mm) (Rear)
Wheelbase 103 in (2,616 mm)
Engine Ford-Cosworth DFV 3.0  L (3,000  cc; 183  cu in) V8 naturally-aspirated mid-engined
Transmission 5-speed manual
Power800 hp (600 kW)
Weight1,188 lb (539 kg)
Fuel Methanol
Competition history
Debut 1985 BRDC International Trophy

The Lola T950 was used for Formula 3000 racing in 1985. [2]

T87/50

Lola T87/50 [3]
Category Formula 3000
Constructor Lola
Predecessor Lola T86/50
Successor Lola T88/50
Technical specifications
Chassis Carbon fiber composite honeycomb monocoque
Suspension (front)independent unequal double wishbones, push-rod actuated coil springs over shock absorbers
Suspension (rear)independent double wishbones, control links, push-rod actuated coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Axle track 66 in (1,676 mm) (front)
61.5 in (1,562 mm) (rear)
Wheelbase 100 in (2,540 mm)
Engine Ford-Cosworth DFV, Honda-Judd BV, or Yamaha 3.0 L (183 cu in) DOHC V8 naturally-aspirated mid-engined
Torque 276 lb⋅ft (374 N⋅m) @ 6,900 rpm
Transmission 5-speed manual
Power450 hp (336 kW) @ 9,000 rpm
Weight540 kg (1,190 lb) (including driver)
Tyres Avon
Competition history
Notable driversAll F3000 drivers

The Lola T87/50 was built for use in the International Formula 3000 series and the Japanese Formula 3000 series, a feeder series for Formula One, in 1987. [4] [5] [6] [7]

T88/50

Lola T88/50 [8]
Category Formula 3000
Constructor Lola
Predecessor Lola T87/50
Successor Lola T89/50
Technical specifications
Chassis Carbon fiber composite honeycomb monocoque
Suspension (front)independent unequal double wishbones, push-rod actuated coil springs over shock absorbers
Suspension (rear)independent double wishbones, control links, push-rod actuated coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Axle track 66 in (1,676 mm) (front)
61.5 in (1,562 mm) (rear)
Wheelbase 100 in (2,540 mm)
Engine Ford-Cosworth DFV, Honda-Judd BV, or Yamaha 3.0 L (183 cu in) DOHC V8 naturally-aspirated mid-engined
Torque 276 lb⋅ft (374 N⋅m) @ 6,900 rpm
Transmission 5-speed manual
Power450 hp (336 kW) @ 9,000 rpm
Weight540 kg (1,190 lb) (including driver)
Tyres Avon
Competition history
Notable driversAll F3000 drivers

The Lola T88/50 was used in the International Formula 3000 series, a feeder-series for Formula One, in 1988.

T89/50

Lola T89/50 [9]
Category Formula 3000
Constructor Lola
Predecessor Lola T88/50
Successor Lola T90/50
Technical specifications
Chassis Carbon fiber composite honeycomb monocoque
Suspension (front)independent unequal double wishbones, push-rod actuated coil springs over shock absorbers
Suspension (rear)independent double wishbones, control links, push-rod actuated coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Axle track 66 in (1,676 mm) (front)
61.5 in (1,562 mm) (rear)
Wheelbase 100 in (2,540 mm)
Engine Ford-Cosworth DFV, Honda-Judd BV, or Yamaha 3.0 L (183 cu in) DOHC V8 naturally-aspirated mid-engined
Torque 276 lb⋅ft (374 N⋅m) @ 6,900 rpm
Transmission 5-speed manual
Power463 hp (345 kW) @ 9,000 rpm
Weight540 kg (1,190 lb) (including driver)
Tyres Avon
Competition history
Notable driversAll F3000 drivers

The Lola T89/50 is an open-wheel formula race car chassis developed by British manufacturer Lola, for use in the International Formula 3000 series, a feeder-series for Formula One, in 1989. [10] It was later converted into a closed-wheel sports prototype race car, and used in the European Interserie, between 1994 and 1995. [11]

T90/50

Lola T90/50 [12]
Category Formula 3000
Constructor Lola
Successor Lola T91/50
Technical specifications
Chassis Carbon fiber composite honeycomb monocoque
Suspension (front)independent unequal double wishbones, push-rod actuated coil springs over shock absorbers
Suspension (rear)independent double wishbones, control links, push-rod actuated coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Axle track 67–67.4 in (1,702–1,712 mm) (front)
61.4–62.4 in (1,560–1,585 mm) (rear)
Wheelbase 103.5 in (2,629 mm)
Engine Ford-Cosworth DFV, Mugen MF308 3.0 L (183 cu in) DOHC V8 naturally-aspirated mid-engined
Torque 276 lb⋅ft (374 N⋅m) @ 6,900 rpm
Transmission 5-speed manual
Power450 hp (336 kW) @ 9,000 rpm
Weight540 kg (1,190 lb) (including driver)
Tyres Avon
Competition history
Notable driversAll F3000 drivers

The Lola T90/50 was used in the International Formula 3000 series, a feeder-series for Formula One, in 1990. [13]

T91/50

Lola T91/50 [14]
Category Formula 3000
Constructor Lola
Production1991 (41 models produced)
Predecessor Lola T90/50
Successor Lola T92/50
Technical specifications
Chassis Carbon fiber composite honeycomb monocoque
Suspension (front)independent unequal double wishbones, push-rod actuated coil springs over shock absorbers
Suspension (rear)independent double wishbones, control links, push-rod actuated coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Axle track 67–67.4 in (1,702–1,712 mm) (front)
61.4–62.4 in (1,560–1,585 mm) (rear)
Wheelbase 103.5 in (2,629 mm)
Engine Ford-Cosworth DFV, Mugen MF308 3.0 L (183 cu in) DOHC V8 naturally-aspirated mid-engined
Torque 276 lb⋅ft (374 N⋅m) @ 6,900 rpm
Transmission 5-speed manual
Power450 hp (336 kW) @ 9,000 rpm
Weight540 kg (1,190 lb) (including driver)
Tyres Avon
Competition history
Notable driversAll F3000 drivers

The Lola T91/50 was used for various international Formula 3000 championships, in 1991.

T92/50

Lola T92/50
Category Formula 3000
Constructor Lola
Predecessor Lola T91/50
Successor Lola T93/50
Technical specifications
Chassis Carbon fiber composite honeycomb monocoque
Suspension (front)independent unequal double wishbones, push-rod actuated coil springs over shock absorbers
Suspension (rear)independent double wishbones, control links, push-rod actuated coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Axle track 67–67.4 in (1,702–1,712 mm) (front)
61.4–62.4 in (1,560–1,585 mm) (rear)
Wheelbase 103.5 in (2,629 mm)
Engine Ford-Cosworth DFV, Mugen MF308 3.0 L (183 cu in) DOHC V8 naturally-aspirated mid-engined
Torque 276 lb⋅ft (374 N⋅m) @ 6,900 rpm
Transmission 5-speed manual
Power450 hp (336 kW) @ 9,000 rpm
Weight540 kg (1,190 lb) (including driver)
Tyres Avon
Competition history
Notable driversAll F3000 drivers

The Lola T92/50 was used for various international Formula 3000 championships, in 1992. [15] The car was eventually converted into a prototype-style chassis, and used in open rules championships like Interserie. [16]

T96/50

Tomas Enge in a Lola T96/50 F3000 chassis in 1998. Enge 1998 f3000.jpg
Tomáš Enge in a Lola T96/50 F3000 chassis in 1998.

The Lola T96/50 was used for the International Formula 3000 series, between 1996 and 1998 (1999 for Italian F3000), until it was replaced by the new Lola B99/50 chassis for the new in 1998. Similar chassis', dubbed the Lola T96/51 and Lola T96/52, were used in the Japanese Formula Nippon series until 1999, and were powered by 3.0 L (180 cu in) Mugen V8 engines. [17]

Specifications

These are: [18]

B99/50

Lola B99/50
Lola F3000.jpg
The Lola B99/50 of 1999 Drivers' Champion Nick Heidfeld.
Technical specifications
Length4,833 mm (190 in)
Width1,476 mm (58 in)
Wheelbase 3,000 mm (118 in)
Engine Cosworth DFY/Zytek-Judd KV F3000 3.0 L (183 cu in) DOHC V8 [20]
Torque 276–300 lb⋅ft (374–407 N⋅m) @ 6,900 rpm
Transmission 6-speed paddle-shift sequential gearbox (must have reverse)
Power450–475 hp (336–354 kW) @ 9,000 rpm
Weight575 kg (1,268 lb) (including driver)
Fuel102 RON unleaded
Tyres Avon
Competition history
Notable entrantsAll F3000 teams
Notable driversAll F3000 drivers
Debut 1999 Imola F3000 round
Last event 2001 Monza F3000 round
RacesWins Poles F/Laps
30303030
Teams' Championships3
Drivers' Championships3
The B99/50 driven by Fernando Alonso in 2000. Formula 3000 (Fernado Alonso)01.jpg
The B99/50 driven by Fernando Alonso in 2000.

The Lola B99/50 was used in the International Formula 3000 series, between 1999 and 2001, until it was replaced by the new Lola B02/50 chassis for the new in 2002. [21] [22] [23]

The car was conceived as the only car admitted to the International Formula 3000 starting from the 1999 season. She was employed for three seasons in that championship (until 2001), before being replaced by the Lola B02/50. Subsequently, in 2002, it was introduced in the Euro Formula 3000 championship. It was used exclusively until 2004, to then be joined with the more modern Lola B02/50. A separate classification was reserved for riders using the old chassis. It was also used in the 3000 Pro Series in 2005 and 2006.

Currently, together with the most recent model, the Lola B02/50, it is used in uphill speed races at the Italian and European level; in constant struggle with the FA-30 single-seater of the Italian manufacturer Osella Corse.

Final year specifications

  • Compression ratio: 13.6:1
  • Bore: 88–89 mm (3.5–3.5 in)
  • Stroke: 60.2–61.5 mm (2.4–2.4 in)
  • Engine weight: 120 kg (265 lb)
  • Fuel delivery: Zytek Electronic-indirect fuel injection
  • Aspiration: Naturally-aspirated
  • Steering: Non-assisted rack and pinion

B02/50

Lola B02/50
Vitantonio Liuzzi 2003 F3000 Hungary.jpg
Vitantonio Liuzzi's 2003-spec Lola B02/50 chassis at that year's Hungaroring round.
Technical specifications
Width1,476 mm (58 in)
Wheelbase 3,000 mm (118 in)
Engine Zytek-Judd KV F3000 3.0 L (183 cu in) DOHC V8 [24]
Torque 300 lb⋅ft (407 N⋅m) @ 7,000 rpm
Transmission 6-speed paddle-shift sequential gearbox (must have reverse)
Power450–520 hp (336–388 kW) @ 10,500 rpm
Weight545 kg (1,202 lb) (including driver)
Fuel102 RON unleaded
Tyres Avon
Competition history
Notable entrantsAll F3000 teams
All A1 Grand Prix teams
Debut 2002 Interlagos F3000 round
Last event 2004 Monza F3000 round
RacesWins
3232
Jaroslav Krajci in a Lola B02/50 chassis at a hillclimbing event in 2012. Lola B02-50 - Jaroslav Krajci.JPG
Jaroslav Krajči in a Lola B02/50 chassis at a hillclimbing event in 2012.

The Lola B02/50 was used for the International Formula 3000 series from 2002 to 2004, until it was replaced by the new Dallara GP2/05 chassis for the new GP2 Series in 2005. This car is featured in the video game Live For Speed as part of the S2 license.

Final year specifications

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