Lola LC88
Lola LC88, pictured in 2018 | |||||||||
| Category | Formula One | ||||||||
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| Constructor | Lola Cars | ||||||||
| Designer(s) | Eric Broadley (Technical Director) Chris Murphy (Chief Designer) Hans Fouche (Aerodynamicist) | ||||||||
| Predecessor | Lola LC87 | ||||||||
| Successor | Lola LC89 | ||||||||
| Technical specifications | |||||||||
| Chassis | Carbon fibre monocoque | ||||||||
| Suspension (front) | Double wishbones, pullrods | ||||||||
| Suspension (rear) | Double wishbones, pullrods | ||||||||
| Engine | 1988: Ford Cosworth DFZ, 3,494 cc (213.2 cu in), naturally aspirated 90° V8. Longitudinal, mid-mounted. 1989: Lamborghini LE3512, 3,493 cc (213.2 cu in), naturally aspirated, 80° V12. Longitudinal, mid-mounted. | ||||||||
| Transmission | Hewland FGC 5 Speed | ||||||||
| Weight | 515kg | ||||||||
| Fuel | BP | ||||||||
| Lubricants | BP | ||||||||
| Tyres | Goodyear | ||||||||
| Competition history | |||||||||
| Notable entrants | Larrousse & Calmels | ||||||||
| Notable drivers | Yannick Dalmas Aguri Suzuki Pierre-Henri Raphanel Philippe Alliot | ||||||||
| Debut | 1988 Brazilian Grand Prix | ||||||||
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The Lola LC88 is a Formula One car that the Larrousse team used to compete in the 1988 and (in upgraded LC88C form) one race in the 1989 Formula One season. It was an evolution of the previous LC87 model, and had major changes to the front suspension.