Lola T96/50
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The Lola T96/50 is an open-wheel formula race car chassis developed by British manufacturer Lola, for use in the International Formula 3000 series, a feeder-series for Formula One, between 1996 and 1998 (1999 for Italian F3000), until it was replaced by the new Lola B99/50 chassis for the new in 1998. Similar chassis', dubbed the Lola T96/51 and Lola T96/52, were used in the Japanese Formula Nippon series until 1999, and were powered by 3.0 L (180 cu in) Mugen V8 engines.[1]
- Engine displacement: Cosworth DFY/Zytek-Judd KV F3000 3.0 L (183 cu in) DOHC V8[3]
- Power output: 450–460 hp (336–343 kW) @ 9,000 rpm
- Torque output: 276–290 lb⋅ft (374–393 N⋅m) @ 6,900 rpm
- Compression ratio: 13.6:1
- Bore: 88–89 mm (3.5–3.5 in)
- Stroke: 60.2–61.5 mm (2.4–2.4 in)
- Engine weight: 120 kg (265 lb)
- Gearbox: 5-speed sequential manual gearbox + reverse
- Weight: 540 kg (1,190 lb) (including driver)
- Fuel: 102 RON unleaded
- Fuel delivery: Zytek Electronic-indirect fuel injection
- Aspiration: Naturally-aspirated
- Front Track Width: 1,708 mm (67 in)
- Rear Track Width: 1,594 mm (63 in)
- Wheelbase: 2,819 mm (111 in)
- Length: 4,405 mm (173 in)
- Steering: Non-assisted rack and pinion
References
[edit]- ^ "Lola Heritage". Retrieved 20 May 2022.
- ^ "Italian Formula 2 - Lola T96/50 Technical Specifications". Retrieved 20 May 2022.
- ^ "JUDD KV V8 F3000 Zytek Racing Engine". juddpower.com. November 10, 2016.