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Lola T87/00
Category CART IndyCar
Constructor Lola
Predecessor Lola T900
Successor Lola T88/00
Technical specifications
Length4,978 mm (196 in)
Width2,032 mm (80 in)
Height940 mm (37 in)
Axle track1,753 mm (69 in) (Front)
1,638 mm (64 in) (Rear)
Wheelbase3,048 mm (120 in)
Engine Ford-Cosworth DFX 2.65  L (2,650  cc; 162  cu in) V8 mid-engined
Transmission6-speed manual
Power800 hp (600 kW)
Weight1,550 lb (700 kg)
Fuel Methanol
Tyres Goodyear
Competition history
Notable drivers Mario Andretti
Debut 1987 Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach
EntriesWins Poles
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The Lola T87/00 is an open-wheel racing car chassis, designed and built by Lola Cars that competed in the CART open-wheel racing series, for competition in the 1987 IndyCar season. It won a total of 5 races and took 9 pole positions that season, including the prestigious Indianapolis 500, eight of the nine poles were with Mario Andretti. It was powered by the 800 hp (600 kW) Ford-Cosworth DFX. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]

References

  1. ^ Starkey, John; Wells, Ken; Illoinen, Esa (October 2000). LOLA - All the Sports Racing 1978-1997. Veloce Publishing. ISBN  9781901295009.
  2. ^ "Lola Heritage".
  3. ^ "1987 Lola T87/00 | W109 | Dallas 2018".
  4. ^ "Find out all the information about the race car Lola T87/00 (Cosworth ). As well as its drivers and results".
  5. ^ "Find out all the information about the race car Lola T87/00 (Chevrolet ). As well as its drivers and results".
  6. ^ "1987 Lola T87/00 for sale | Team Leader Motorsports".
  7. ^ Bennett, Nigel (15 October 2013). Inspired to Design: – F1 cars, Indycars & racing tyres: The autobiography of Nigel Bennett. Veloce Publishing. ISBN  9781845845360.