Lola T290

Lola T290
CategoryGroup 5 (later Group 6)
ConstructorLola
Designer(s)Bob Marston
Eric Broadley
John Barnard
Patrick Head
Technical specifications
ChassisGlass-fiber reinforced plastic panels bodywork, aluminum monocoque (later with rear subframe)
Suspension (front)Double wishbones, coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)Reversed lower wishbones, top links, twin trailing arms, coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Axle track1,395 mm (54.9 in) (Front)
1,395 mm (54.9 in) (Rear)
Wheelbase2,330 mm (91.7 in)
EngineFord-Cosworth BDG
Ford-Cosworth FVC
Ford-Cosworth BDG
Mitsubishi R39B
BMW M12/7
Hart 420R engine
Cosworth EA 2.0 L (122.0 cu in) I4 naturally-aspirated Mid-engined
TransmissionHewland 5-speed manual
Power255–300 hp (190–224 kW)[1]
Weight575–610 kg (1,268–1,345 lb)
Competition history
Debut1972 300 km of Fuji[2]
Constructors' Championships1: 1973 European 2-Litre Sportscar Championship
Drivers' Championships1: Chris Craft (1973)
Lola T290

The Lola T290,[3] and its evolutions, the T292,[4] T294,[5] T296,[6] T297,[7] T298,[8] and T299,[9] are a series of Group 5 (and later Group 6) Sports 2000 prototype race cars, designed and developed by Bob Marston, John Barnard, Patrick Head, and Eric Broadley, and built by British manufacturer and constructor Lola, for European 2-Litre Championship sports car racing series, between 1972 and 1981.[10]

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  2. ^ "Lola T290". Retrieved 22 October 2022.
  3. ^ "1972 Lola T290 Cosworth - Images, Specifications and Information". Ultimatecarpage.com.
  4. ^ "1973 Lola T292 BDG - Images, Specifications and Information". Ultimatecarpage.com.
  5. ^ "1974 Lola T294 BMW - Images, Specifications and Information". Ultimatecarpage.com.
  6. ^ "1977 Lola T296 Cosworth - Images, Specifications and Information". Ultimatecarpage.com.
  7. ^ "1978 Lola T297 BMW - Images, Specifications and Information". Ultimatecarpage.com.
  8. ^ "1979 - 1981 Lola T298 BMW - Images, Specifications and Information". Ultimatecarpage.com.
  9. ^ "Lola Heritage". www.lolaheritage.co.uk.
  10. ^ "Lola Heritage". www.lolaheritage.co.uk.