Lola T90/00

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Lola T90/00
Luyendyk Lola Chevrolet.jpg
Category CART IndyCar
Constructor Lola
Predecessor Lola T89/00
Successor Lola T91/00
Technical specifications
Length4,978 mm (196 in)
Width2,032 mm (80 in)
Height940 mm (37 in)
Axle track 1,753 mm (69 in) (Front)
1,638 mm (64 in) (Rear)
Wheelbase 3,048 mm (120 in)
Engine Chevrolet 2.65  L (2,650  cc; 162  cu in) V8 mid-engined
Transmission 6-speed manual
Weight1,550 lb (700 kg)
Fuel Methanol
Tyres Goodyear
Competition history
Debut 1990 Autoworks 200
Al Unser Jr. in his Lola T90/00 IndyCar chassis at the 1990 Indianapolis 500 AlUnserJr1990.JPG
Al Unser Jr. in his Lola T90/00 IndyCar chassis at the 1990 Indianapolis 500

The Lola T90/00 is a highly successful open-wheel racing car chassis, designed and built by Lola Cars that competed in the CART open-wheel racing series, for competition in the 1990 season. It was extremely competitive, winning a total of 12 races that season, including a win for Dutchman Arie Luyendyk at the prestigious Indianapolis 500. It also gave American Al Unser Jr. his first of two IndyCar World Championships, with Galles-Kraco Racing. It was powered by the 735–800 hp (548–597 kW) Ilmor-Chevrolet 265-A turbo engine. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]

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References

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