Lola T96/50 Explained

The Lola T96/50 is an open-wheel formula race car chassis developed by British manufacturer Lola, for use in the International Formula 3000 series, a feeder-series for Formula One, between 1996 and 1998 (1999 for Italian F3000), until it was replaced by the new Lola B99/50 chassis for the new in 1998. Similar chassis', dubbed the Lola T96/51 and Lola T96/52, were used in the Japanese Formula Nippon series until 1999, and were powered by Mugen V8 engines.^[1]

Specifications^[2]

• Engine displacement: Cosworth DFY/Zytek-Judd KV F3000 30NaN0 DOHC V8^[3]
• Power output: NaN0NaN0 @ 9,000 rpm
• Torque output: NaN0NaN0 @ 6,900 rpm
• Compression ratio: 13.6:1
• Bore: NaN1NaN1
• Stroke: NaN1NaN1
• Engine weight: 1200NaN0
• Gearbox: 5-speed sequential manual gearbox + reverse
• Weight: 5400NaN0 (including driver)
• Fuel: 102 RON unleaded
• Fuel delivery: Zytek Electronic-indirect fuel injection
• Aspiration: Naturally-aspirated
• Front Track Width: 17080NaN0
• Rear Track Width: 15940NaN0
• Wheelbase: 28190NaN0
• Length: 44050NaN0
• Steering: Non-assisted rack and pinion

Notes and References

1. Web site: Lola Heritage. 20 May 2022.
2. Web site: Italian Formula 2 - Lola T96/50 Technical Specifications. 20 May 2022.
3. Web site: juddpower.com . JUDD KV V8 F3000 Zytek Racing Engine. November 10, 2016.