Lola T54

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Lola T54 [1]
Category Formula Two
Constructor Lola
Designer(s) Eric Broadley
Technical specifications
Chassis Glass-fiber reinforced plastic panels bodywork, tube frame
Suspension Double wishbones, telescopic shock absorbers, co-axial coil springs, anti-roll bar
Axle track 53 in (1,346.2 mm) (front and rear)
Wheelbase 88 in (2,235.2 mm)
Engine Ford-Cosworth SCA 1.0 L (61.0 cu in) I4 naturally-aspirated Mid-engined
Transmission Hewland Mk.5 6-speed manual
Power120 hp (89 kW)
Weight420 kg (926 lb)
Competition history

The Lola T54 was an open-wheel formula race car, designed, developed, and built by British manufacturer Lola Cars, for Formula Two racing, in 1964. [2]

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References

  1. "Lola Heritage". www.lolaheritage.co.uk.
  2. "Lola Heritage". www.lolaheritage.co.uk.