 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (January 2019) |
| Caterham-Lola SP/300.R | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Caterham Cars Ltd and Lola Cars (jointly-built) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Chassis | Aluminium honeycomb monocoque |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1999cc Ford Duratec, 16-valve 4cyl, Rotrex supercharged, 300bhp @ 7500rpm, 213lb ft@ 7500rpm |
| Transmission | Hewland Six-speed sequential manual, rear-wheel drive |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4200 mm |
| Width | 1700 mm |
| Height | 1015 mm |
| Curb weight | 545 kg |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Lola B08/90 |
The Caterham-Lola SP/300.R, or simply SP/300.R, is a track-only, open roof Le Mans Prototype designed by Caterham Cars alongside Lola Cars. The SP/300.R is a limited edition with limited production to 25 per annum.[1]
The car is based on the Lola B08/90 Sports 2000 car, and was designed with low costs but high on track performance. The car's aluminium alloy monocoque chassis, that is shared with the Lola B08/90, means that it is significantly lighter than its steel tube frame rivals. Caterham turned to Lola for their CFD expertise in designing LMP cars to help design a body that is inspired by LeMans Prototypes. Its supercharged engine is claimed to produce 300 hp and provides the power for the car to sprint to 60 mph in only 2.8 seconds and only to a gearing limited top speed of 180 mph.
- ^ telegraaf.nl, Caterham Lola SP/300.R heeft prijs (in Dutch)