Lola T616

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Lola T616 [1] [2] [3]
Category Group C2/IMSA GTP Lights
Constructor Lola Cars
Designer(s) Eric Broadley
Technical specifications
Chassis aluminum honeycomb and carbon-fiber composite monocoque with semi-stressed engine, glass-fiber reinforced plastic body
Suspension (front)Double wishbones, coil-over shock absorbers
Suspension (rear)Double wishbones, coil-over shock absorbers
Axle track 1,511 mm (59.5 in) (front)
1,536 mm (60.5 in) (rear)
Wheelbase 2,641 mm (104.0 in)
Engine Mazda 13B, 1,308 cc (79.8 cu in), mid-mounted, N/A DOHC 2-rotor wankel
Polimotor 1,975 cc (120.5 cu in), mid-mounted, N/A DOHC L4
Transmission Hewland FGB-400 5-speed manual
Power300–320 hp (224–239 kW)
Weight700 kg (1,500 lb)
Brakes Lockheed ventilated discs, 4-pot caliper
Tires BFGoodrich
Competition history
Debut 1984 24 Hours of Daytona [4]
RacesWins Podiums Poles F/Laps
460000
Constructors' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0

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