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Lola T500[1]
CategoryUSAC IndyCar
ConstructorLola
PredecessorLola T270
SuccessorLola T700
Technical specifications
ChassisAluminum monocoque with fully-stressed engine
Suspension (front)Lower wishbones, top rockers actuating in-board coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)Twin lower links, single top links, twin trailing arms, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar
Axle track62.75 in (159.4 cm) (front)
62 in (157.5 cm) (rear)
Wheelbase110 in (279.4 cm)
EngineCosworth DFX 2,650 cc (161.7 cu in) V8 80° Mid-engined, longitudinally mounted
TransmissionHewland L.G.500 4 speed manual
Weight1,598 lb (724.8 kg)
FuelMethanol, supplied by Mobil
TyresGoodyear Eagle Speedway Specials - Rear 27.0x14.0-15 - Front 25.5x10.0-15
Competition history

The Lola T500 is an open-wheel racing car chassis, designed, developed and built by Lola Cars, that competed in the CART open-wheel racing series, for competition in the 1978, 1979, and 1980 USAC Championship Car seasons. It was powered by the 840 hp (630 kW) Ford-Cosworth DFX. Only 5 models were produced.[2] It won a total of 3 races, all in 1978, including the famous and prestigious 1978 Indianapolis 500, being driven by Al Unser.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ "1978 - 1979 Lola T500 Cosworth Specifications". Ultimatecarpage.com.
  2. ^ "Lola Heritage". www.lolaheritage.co.uk.
  3. ^ "1978 - 1979 Lola T500 Cosworth - Images, Specifications and Information". Ultimatecarpage.com.
  4. ^ "Jim Hall, Al Unser, Indy 500 winner Chaparral Lola T500 Triple Crown". January 18, 2018.
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