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]

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.

References

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  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.