Lola T160

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Lola T160 [1]
Lola T165
1968 Lola T160.jpg
The 1968 model 160/9 was sold new to Carl Haas Racing in the US. [2] Here at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2023 [3]
Category Group 7 Can-Am [4]
Constructor Lola
Designer(s) Eric Broadley
Predecessor Lola T70
Successor Lola T220
Technical specifications
Chassis fiberglass-reinforced body on aluminum monocoque
Suspension (front)double wishbones, coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)reversed lower wishbones, top links, trailing arms, coil springs over shock absorbers
Length196 in (497.8 cm)
Width72 in (182.9 cm)
Height37.4 in (95.0 cm)
Axle track 54–56 in (137.2–142.2 cm) (front)
51–54 in (129.5–137.2 cm) (rear)
Wheelbase 94–95 in (238.8–241.3 cm)
Engine Ford or Chevrolet 427–510 cu in (6,997–8,357 cc) V8 engine naturally-aspirated mid-engined
Transmission Hewland Mk.6/LG600 4-speed manual
Power560–900 hp (420–670 kW) [5] [6]
Weight1,477–1,950 lb (670.0–884.5 kg)
Competition history
Debut 1968 USRRC Mexico City

The Lola T160, and its evolution, the Lola T165, [7] [8] [9] is a series of purpose-built Group 7 sports prototype race cars, designed and developed by British chassis manufacturer Lola Cars, specifically to compete in the Can-Am series in 1968. It was the successor to the competitive T70, sharing similar design knowledge and cues. Lola built the chassis, constructed out of fiberglass, and molded into an aluminum monocoque. This meant the car was light was lightweight, weighing only 670 kg (1,480 lb). The chassis was designed to accept a small-block engine, but most cars were powered by either the Chevrolet ZL1 or the Ford FE "big-block" motors, generating about 625–750 hp (466–559 kW); mated to a 4-speed or 5-speed Hewland L.G.500 or L.G.600 manual transmission. This made the cars very fast, with a notably excellent power-to-weight ratio. It was used in active competition until 1971, and was succeeded and used alongside the new T220 in 1970. [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15]

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References

  1. ↑ Productions, Petrolicious (November 7, 2018). "This Lola T160 Is A Perfectly Preserved Relic From The North American War".
  2. ↑ "1968 LOLA T160 SL160/09".
  3. ↑ "The Lola T160 Can‑Am monster that used to be a road car".
  4. ↑ "Broadley T160 Can-Am". broadleyautomotive.co.uk.
  5. ↑ "Road & Track Road Tests: Lola T165/70 by Can-Am Constructors". January 21, 2022.
  6. ↑ "1970 Lola T165 Can-Am | Amelia Island 2020". RM Sotheby's.
  7. ↑ "1970 Lola T165 Chevrolet - Images, Specifications and Information". Ultimatecarpage.com.
  8. ↑ "Lola T165/70 by Can-Am Constructors". 27 January 2024.
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  10. ↑ "1968 Lola T160 Chevrolet - Images, Specifications and Information". Ultimatecarpage.com. Archived from the original on 2021-06-24. Retrieved 2022-06-05.
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  13. ↑ "1968 Lola T160 Spyder Chassis SL160/12". conceptcarz.com.
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  15. ↑ Productions, Petrolicious (November 7, 2018). "This Lola T160 Is A Perfectly Preserved Relic From The North American War". Archived from the original on November 15, 2021. Retrieved June 5, 2022.
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