The Lola T260 is a Group 7 sports prototype race car, designed, developed, and built by the British manufacturer and constructor Lola, under the leadership and guidance of Eric Broadley, to compete in the North American Can-Am championship from the 1971 season.[4][5][6][7]
| Category | Group 7 Can-Am |
|---|---|
| Constructor | Lola |
| Designer(s) | Eric Broadley |
| Technical specifications | |
| Chassis | fiberglass-reinforced body on aluminum monocoque |
| Suspension (front) | double wishbones, coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar |
| Suspension (rear) | double wishbones, coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar |
| Length | 139 in (353.1 cm) |
| Width | 76 in (193.0 cm) |
| Height | 37 in (94.0 cm) (39 in (99.1 cm) to top of roll bar) |
| Axle track | 58 in (147.3 cm) (front and rear) |
| Wheelbase | 98 in (248.9 cm) |
| Engine | Chevrolet 494 cu in (8,095 cc) V8 engine naturally-aspirated mid-engined |
| Transmission | Hewland 4-speed manual |
| Power | 760 hp (570 kW) |
| Weight | 725 kg (1,598.4 lb) |
| Tires | Goodyear[2] |
| Competition history | |
| Debut | 1971 Can-Am Mosport Park[3] |
References
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- ^ David, Dennis (December 13, 2012). "Lola T260".
- ^ "Lola Heritage". www.lolaheritage.co.uk.
- ^ "Jackie Stewart's 1971 Can-Am Lola T260 Chev…". October 23, 2015.
- ^ "1971 Lola T260 Can-Am Spyder". Silodrome. March 17, 2014.
- ^ "Lola T260". Retrieved 25 September 2022.
- ^ "1971 Lola T260". conceptcarz.com.