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Lola T490

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Lola T490[1]
CategoryGroup 5 (Sports 2000)
ConstructorLola
Technical specifications
ChassisFiberglass bodywork, aluminum monocoque or tubular rear subframe[2][3]
Suspension (front)Double wishbones, coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)Reversed lower wishbones, top links, twin radius rods, anti-roll bar
EngineFord-Cosworth 2.0 L (122.0 cu in) I4 naturally-aspirated Mid-engined
TransmissionHewland Mk.9 4-speed manual
Power126–128 hp (94–95 kW)
Weight1,310 lb (590 kg)
Competition history
Debut1977

The Lola T490 is a 2-litre Group 5 Sports 2000 prototype race car, designed, developed and built by British manufacturer Lola, for 2-litre sports car racing, in 1977.[4][5][6]

References

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  1. ^ "Lola Heritage". www.lolaheritage.co.uk.
  2. ^ "Historic Sports 2000". www.historicsports2000.com.
  3. ^ "Walter Davies' 1978 Lola T492 Racecar, chassis HU21, racing number 60". www.britishracecar.com.
  4. ^ "Lola T490". Retrieved 27 September 2022.
  5. ^ Abraham, Claire (14 November 2018). "Lola T490 - 1978 Sports 2000 Series". Garage Andreas.
  6. ^ "SVRA Group 5 Description and Class List" (PDF). svra.com. Retrieved 18 August 2023.