The Lola T300 was an open-wheel formula race car, designed, developed and built by Lola Cars, for Formula 5000 racing, in 1971.[3][4][5][6][7][8]
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Lola T300[1][2] |
| Category | Formula 5000 |
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| Constructor | Lola Cars |
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| Designer(s) | Eric Broadley |
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| Chassis | Glass fiber-reinforced polyester, |
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| Suspension (front) | Independent, lower wishbones and inclined coil spring/shock absorber units |
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| Suspension (rear) | Independent, single top link, twin tower links and coil spring/shock absorber units |
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| Length | 138 mm (5.4 in) |
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| Width | 1,876 mm (73.9 in) |
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| Height | 888 mm (35.0 in) (to roll bar)
660 mm (26 in) (to windshield) |
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| Axle track | Front: 1,472 mm (58.0 in)
Rear: 1,625 mm (64.0 in) |
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| Wheelbase | 2,563 mm (100.9 in) |
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| Engine | Mid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 4,940 cc (301.5 cu in), Chevrolet, 90° V8, NA |
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| Transmission | Hewland DG300 5-speed manual |
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| Power | 510 hp (380 kW)
400 lb⋅ft (542 N⋅m) |
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| Weight | 1,360 lb (620 kg) |
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| Tyres | Avon |
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| Debut | 1971 |
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Frank Gardner in a Lola T300 at Brands Hatch in 1971
