Lola T332
Lola T332 at Mallory Park, October 2009. | |
| Category | Formula 5000 |
|---|---|
| Constructor | Lola Cars |
| Designer(s) | Eric Broadley |
| Technical specifications | |
| Chassis | Steel and aluminium monocoque with load-bearing engine-transmission assembly |
| Suspension (front) | Independent, wishbones and inclined coil spring/shock absorber units |
| Suspension (rear) | Independent, single top link, twin tower links and coil spring/shock absorber units |
| Axle track | Front: 1,625 mm (64.0 in) Rear: 1,625 mm (64.0 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,591 mm (102.0 in) |
| Engine | Mid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 4,940 cc (301.5 cu in), Chevrolet, 90° V8, NA Mid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 4,994 cc (304.8 cu in), Repco Holden, 90° V8, NA |
| Transmission | Hewland DG300 Five-speed manual |
| Power | 500–600 hp (373–447 kW) 325–420 lb⋅ft (441–569 N⋅m) |
| Weight | 650–665 kg (1,433–1,466 lb) |
| Competition history | |
| Notable entrants | Penske Motorsport Carl Hass Racing Team VDS Vel's Parnelli Jones Racing |
| Notable drivers | Kevin Bartlett Warwick Brown Graeme Lawrence Alan Jones Mario Andretti David Hobbs Brian Redman Johnnie Walker Vern Schuppan Sam Posey |
| Debut | 1973 |
The Lola T332 was a race car designed and built by Lola Cars for use in Formula 5000 racing and made its racing debut in 1973. The T332 was successful around the globe with race victories in places such as Australia, the United Kingdom, New Zealand and the United States. The Lola commonly used the 5.0-litre Chevrolet V8 engine, though some competitors in Australia and New Zealand used the slightly cheaper and less powerful Australian made 5.0-litre Repco Holden V8.