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The Lola F3000 cars is a series of open-wheel formula race cars, designed, developed and built by British manufacturer Lola.

T950

The Lola T950 was used for Formula 3000 racing in 1985.

T87/50

The Lola T87/50 was built for use in the International Formula 3000 series and the Japanese Formula 3000 series, a feeder series for Formula One, in 1987.

T88/50

The Lola T88/50 was used in the International Formula 3000 series, a feeder-series for Formula One, in 1988.

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. It was later converted into a closed-wheel sports prototype race car, and used in the European Interserie, between 1994 and 1995.

T90/50

The Lola T90/50 was used in the International Formula 3000 series, a feeder-series for Formula One, in 1990.

T91/50

The Lola T91/50 was used for various international Formula 3000 championships, in 1991.

T92/50

The Lola T92/50 was used for various international Formula 3000 championships, in 1992. The car was eventually converted into a prototype-style chassis, and used in open rules championships like Interserie.

T96/50

The Lola T96/50 was used for the International Formula 3000 series, between 1996 and 1998 (1999 for Italian F3000), until it was replaced by the new Lola B99/50 chassis for the new in 1998. Similar chassis', dubbed the Lola T96/51 and Lola T96/52, were used in the Japanese Formula Nippon series until 1999, and were powered by 3.0 L (180 cu in) Mugen V8 engines.

Specifications

These are:

• Engine displacement: Cosworth DFY/Zytek-Judd KV F3000 3.0 L (183 cu in) DOHC V8
• Power output: 450–460 hp (336–343 kW) @ 9,000 rpm
• Torque output: 276–290 lb⋅ft (374–393 N⋅m) @ 6,900 rpm
• Compression ratio: 13.6:1
• Bore: 88–89 mm (3.5–3.5 in)
• Stroke: 60.2–61.5 mm (2.4–2.4 in)
• Engine weight: 120 kg (265 lb)
• Gearbox: 5-speed sequential manual gearbox + reverse
• Weight: 540 kg (1,190 lb) (including driver)
• Fuel: 102 RON unleaded
• Fuel delivery: Zytek Electronic-indirect fuel injection
• Aspiration: Naturally-aspirated
• Front Track Width: 1,708 mm (67 in)
• Rear Track Width: 1,594 mm (63 in)
• Wheelbase: 2,819 mm (111 in)
• Length: 4,405 mm (173 in)
• Steering: Non-assisted rack and pinion

B99/50

Lola B99/50

The Lola B99/50 of 1999 Drivers' Champion Nick Heidfeld.
Technical specifications
Length	4,833 mm (190 in)
Width	1,476 mm (58 in)
Wheelbase	3,000 mm (118 in)
Engine	Cosworth DFY/Zytek-Judd KV F3000 3.0 L (183 cu in) DOHC V8
Torque	276–300 lb⋅ft (374–407 N⋅m) @ 6,900 rpm
Transmission	6-speed paddle-shift sequential gearbox (must have reverse)
Power	450–475 hp (336–354 kW) @ 9,000 rpm
Weight	575 kg (1,268 lb) (including driver)
Fuel	102 RON unleaded
Tyres	Avon
Competition history
Notable entrants	All F3000 teams
Notable drivers	All F3000 drivers
Debut	1999 Imola F3000 round
Last event	2001 Monza F3000 round
Races Wins Poles F/Laps 30 30 30 30
Teams' Championships	3
Drivers' Championships	3

The Lola B99/50 was used in the International Formula 3000 series, between 1999 and 2001, until it was replaced by the new Lola B02/50 chassis for the new in 2002.

The car was conceived as the only car admitted to the International Formula 3000 starting from the 1999 season. She was employed for three seasons in that championship (until 2001), before being replaced by the Lola B02/50. Subsequently, in 2002, it was introduced in the Euro Formula 3000 championship. It was used exclusively until 2004, to then be joined with the more modern Lola B02/50. A separate classification was reserved for riders using the old chassis. It was also used in the 3000 Pro Series in 2005 and 2006.

Currently, together with the most recent model, the Lola B02/50, it is used in uphill speed races at the Italian and European level; in constant struggle with the FA-30 single-seater of the Italian manufacturer Osella Corse.

Final year specifications

• Compression ratio: 13.6:1
• Bore: 88–89 mm (3.5–3.5 in)
• Stroke: 60.2–61.5 mm (2.4–2.4 in)
• Engine weight: 120 kg (265 lb)
• Fuel delivery: Zytek Electronic-indirect fuel injection
• Aspiration: Naturally-aspirated
• Steering: Non-assisted rack and pinion

B02/50

Lola B02/50

Vitantonio Liuzzi's 2003-spec Lola B02/50 chassis at that year's Hungaroring round.
Technical specifications
Width	1,476 mm (58 in)
Wheelbase	3,000 mm (118 in)
Engine	Zytek-Judd KV F3000 3.0 L (183 cu in) DOHC V8
Torque	300 lb⋅ft (407 N⋅m) @ 7,000 rpm
Transmission	6-speed paddle-shift sequential gearbox (must have reverse)
Power	450–520 hp (336–388 kW) @ 10,500 rpm
Weight	545 kg (1,202 lb) (including driver)
Fuel	102 RON unleaded
Tyres	Avon
Competition history
Notable entrants	All F3000 teams All A1 Grand Prix teams
Debut	2002 Interlagos F3000 round
Last event	2004 Monza F3000 round
Races Wins 32 32

The Lola B02/50 was used for the International Formula 3000 series from 2002 to 2004, until it was replaced by the new Dallara GP2/05 chassis for the new GP2 Series in 2005. This car is featured in the video game Live For Speed as part of the S2 license.

Final year specifications

• Compression ratio: 13.0:1
• Bore: 88 mm (3.5 in)
• Stroke: 61.5 mm (2.4 in)
• Engine weight: 120 kg (265 lb)
• Fuel delivery: Electronic-indirect fuel injection
• Aspiration: Naturally-aspirated
• Steering: Non-assisted rack and pinion

References

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6. Couldwell, Clive (31 May 2012). Formula One: Made In Britain. Random House. ISBN 9781448132942 – via Google Books.
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v t e Lola formula cars
Formula Junior (1960–1963)	Mk2 Mk3 Mk5
Formula One (1962–1997)	see: Lola Formula One cars
Formula Two (1964–1984)	T54/T55 T60 T100 T240 T450 T550 T850
Formula Three (starting 1964)	T53 T60 T350/T360 T470 T570 T670 T770 T870 F106 B05/30 B06/30 B07/30
Indycar / Champ Car (1965–2006)	T80 T90 T150 T270 T500 T700 T800 T900 T86/00 T87/00 T88/00 T89/00 T90/00 T91/00 T92/00 T93/00 T94/00 T95/00 T96/00 T97/00 T98/00 B99/00 B2K/00 B01/00 B02/00
Formula 5000 (1968–1978)	T140 T190 T300 T330 T332 T400 T430
Formula Ford (1970–1984)	T200 T340 T440 T540 T580 T640 T680
Formula Vee/Super Vee (1971–1979)	T250 T320 T620 T720
Formula Atlantic / Formula B (1972–1981)	T242 T360 T460 T480 T560 T760 T860
Formula Renault (1974–1977)	T410 T510
Formula 3000 / Formula Nippon (starting 1985)	T950 T86/50 T87/50 T88/50 T89/50 T90/50 T91/50 T92/50 T93/50 T94/50 T95/50 T96/50 B99/50 B02/50 B03/51 B06/51
Indy Lights (1993–1997)	T93/20 T94/20 T95/20 T96/20 T97/20
Mexican F3000 (1996)	T96/70
A1 Grand Prix (2005–2008)	A1GP car
Auto GP (2010–2016)	B05/52 B05/52 tub
Formula Acceleration 1 (2014)	B05/52

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