Lola T89/50

The Lola T89/50 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, in 1989.[2] It was later converted into a closed-wheel sports prototype race car, and used in the European Interserie, between 1994 and 1995.[3]

Lola T89/50[1]
CategoryFormula 3000
ConstructorLola
PredecessorLola T88/50
SuccessorLola T90/50
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
Power463 hp (345 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. "International Scale Modeller". intscalemodeller.com.
  3. "Lola T89/50". Retrieved 5 February 2023.
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