Lola T87/50

The Lola T87/50 is an open-wheel formula race car chassis, designed, developed and built by British manufacturer Lola, for use in the International Formula 3000 series and the Japanese Formula 3000 series, a feeder series for Formula One, in 1987.[2][3][4][5]

Lola T87/50[1]
CategoryFormula 3000
ConstructorLola
PredecessorLola T86/50
SuccessorLola T88/50
Technical specifications
ChassisCarbon fiber composite honeycomb monocoque
Suspension (front)independent unequal double wishbones, push-rod actuated coil springs over shock absorbers
Suspension (rear)independent double wishbones, control links, push-rod actuated coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Axle track66 in (1,676 mm) (front)
61.5 in (1,562 mm) (rear)
Wheelbase100 in (2,540 mm)
EngineFord-Cosworth DFV, Honda-Judd BV, or Yamaha 3.0 L (183 cu in) DOHC V8 naturally-aspirated mid-engined
Torque276 lb⋅ft (374 N⋅m) @ 6,900 rpm
Transmission5-speed manual
Power450 hp (336 kW) @ 9,000 rpm
Weight540 kg (1,190 lb) (including driver)
TyresAvon
Competition history
Notable driversAll F3000 drivers

References
  1. "Lola Heritage". www.lolaheritage.co.uk.
  2. "How Lola rose to rule F1's feeder series". us.motorsport.com. 30 August 2018.
  3. "LOLA AND A TRIBUTE TO ERIC BROADLEY". www.classicmotorsportnews.com.
  4. Couldwell, Clive (May 31, 2012). Formula One: Made In Britain. Random House. ISBN 9781448132942 – via Google Books.
  5. Starkey, John; Wells, Ken; Illoinen, Esa (October 8, 2000). LOLA - All the Sports Racing 1978-1997. Veloce Publishing Ltd. ISBN 9781901295009 – via Google Books.
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