Lola T380

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Lola T380 [1]
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Category Group 5
Constructor Lola
Technical specifications
Chassis Fiberglass bodywork, aluminum monocoque
Suspension (front)Double wishbones, coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)Reversed lower wishbones, top links, single trailing arms, anti-roll bar
Engine Ford-Cosworth DFV 3.0 L (183.1 cu in) V8 naturally-aspirated Mid-engined
Transmission Hewland DG 300 5-speed manual
Power398 hp (297 kW) @ 9500 rpm
Weight715 kg (1,576 lb)
Competition history
Debut 1975 24 Hours of Daytona [2]

The Lola T380 is a 3-litre [3] Group 5 sports prototype, designed, developed and built by British manufacturer and constructor Lola, for sports car racing, in 1975. [4] [5] [6]

Two were made, one for Alain de Cadenet, the second for International Race Services, an Italian team (HU2).

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References

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  2. "Lola T380 group 5 (1975) - Racing Cars". tech-racingcars.wikidot.com.
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  5. "1971 Lola T380 - De Cadenet - T380 - HU 1". www.classicdriver.com.
  6. "De Cadenet Lola T380" . Retrieved 24 September 2022.