Lola T140

Racing car model
Lola T140[1][2][3]
CategoryFormula 5000
ConstructorLola Cars
Designer(s)Eric Broadley
Technical specifications
ChassisFiberglass-reinforced polyester, fiberglass body
Suspension (front)Independent, double wishbones and inclined coil spring/shock absorber units
Suspension (rear)Independent, reversed lower wishbone, single top link, twin tower links and coil spring/shock absorber units
Length150 in (3,800 mm)
Width77 in (2,000 mm)
Height35 in (890 mm) (to roll bar)
26 in (660 mm) (to windshield)
Axle trackFront: 58 in (1,500 mm)
Wheelbase92 in (2,300 mm)
EngineMid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 4,940 cc (301.5 cu in), Chevrolet, 90°, 16-valve, OHV, V8, NA
TransmissionHewland LG600 5-speed manual
Power450–500 hp (336–373 kW)
450 lb⋅ft (610 N⋅m)
Weight1,290 lb (590 kg)
TyresAvon
Competition history
Debut1968[4]
Lola T140 of John Bryant.

The Lola T140 was an open-wheel formula race car, designed, developed and built by Lola Cars, for Formula 5000 racing, in 1968.[5][6][7]

References

  1. ^ "1968 Lola T140". conceptcarz.com.
  2. ^ Brown, Allen. "Lola T140 car-by-car histories". OldRacingCars.com.
  3. ^ Brown, Allen. "Lola T142 car-by-car histories". OldRacingCars.com.
  4. ^ "Lola". www.f5000registry.com.
  5. ^ "Lola T142". www.historics.co.uk.
  6. ^ "F5000 Lola T140 #11 - High Wing". racecarsdirect.com.
  7. ^ "Lola « Formula 5000 « OldRacingCars.com". www.oldracingcars.com.
  • v
  • t
  • e
United Kingdom Lola formula cars
Formula Junior (1960–1963)
Formula One (1962–1997)
  • see: Lola Formula One cars
Formula Two (1964–1984)
Formula Three (starting 1964)
  • T53
  • T60
  • T350/T360
  • T470
  • T570
  • T670
  • T770
  • T870
  • F106
  • B05/30
  • B06/30
  • B07/30
Indycar / Champ Car (1965–2006)Formula 5000 (1968–1978)Formula Ford (1970–1984)
  • T200
  • T340
  • T440
  • T540
  • T580
  • T640
  • T680
Formula Vee/Super Vee (1971–1979)
  • T250
  • T320
  • T620
  • T720
Formula Atlantic / Formula B (1972–1981)
  • T242
  • T360
  • T460
  • T480
  • T560
  • T760
  • T860
Formula Renault (1974–1977)
  • T410
  • T510
Formula 3000 / Formula Nippon (starting 1985)Indy Lights (1993–1997)Mexican F3000 (1996)
  • T96/70
A1 Grand Prix (2005–2008)Auto GP (2010–2016)Formula Acceleration 1 (2014)