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| FIA
INTERNATIONAL FORMULA 3000 CAR |
| CONCEPT,
MONOCOQUE, BODYWORK, AERODYNAMICS,
SUSPENSION, BRAKE SYSTEM,
WHEELS, STEERING, TRANSMISSION,
DATA LOGGING, ENGINE
INSTALLATION, FUEL
SYSTEM, BASIC DIMENSIONS |
CONCEPT |
| This
all-new chassis will be built on the experience gained
over the last 5 years and makes full use of Lola’s
increased technical capabilities and resources. Designed
to reflect the aesthetic qualities of contemporary
F1 cars, the chassis will also offer improved
driver comfort over a larger range of driver sizes
whilst also increasing passive safety measures as specified
in the new FIA F3000 regulations. |
|
MONOCOQUE |
| The
carbon-aluminium honeycomb composite monocoque will be constructed using
a new specification of carbon fibre
offering greater strength, stiffness, and impact resistance. The
chassis will be constructed in ‘one-piece’ which increases integrity
around the driver compartment, whilst also
complying fully with the latest FIA F1 side penetration test. |
|
BODYWORK |
| Composite
bodywork will be designed to give an appearance more akin to
contemporary F1 cars. |
|
AERODYNAMICS |
| Despite
the F1 style narrow track design, the car produces a level of downforce
approximately 20% greater than its
predecessor and will have a wider range of aerodynamic setups available.
The underbody, rear diffuser, wings and side pods
have been completely re-designed conforming
to the narrow track rules and producing more downforce. |
|
SUSPENSION |
| The
front and rear suspension will be independent, with unequal length, aero
profile, steel upper and lower wishbones
with anti-intrusion links at the front. All-new
uprights are used front and rear which incorporate new brake ducts and
stiffer construction whilst retaining the
proven bearing, hub and wheel nut system of the previous generation.
Wheel tethers now locate to separate points on the upright and chassis.
Shim camber adjustment will be retained allowing
for independent camber and toe changes. |
|
BRAKE
SYSTEM |
| The
braking system will be a progression from the Lola B99/50 system. The
latest developments in disc and pad
material will be incorporated to enhance performance and life. |
|
WHEELS |
| A new design
of one-piece cast alloy wheel will be used to accommodate the new tyre
sizes. |
|
STEERING |
| Steering
will be by rack and pinion with a bevel
gear drive. The column and rack are easily
adjusted for steering wheel height. |
|
TRANSMISSION |
| The
gearbox will be an all-new design based on the highly successful Champ
Car unit. Utilising a drop gear on the
input shaft raises the gear train out of the underbody. This also
allows for a simple overall ratio change by
swapping the drop gears, rather than changing the final
drive. The gearbox has six speeds and ratio
changes will be possible without removing the underbody. |
|
DATA
LOGGING (Purchasedthrough PI Research) |
| The data
system makes use of the latest PI Research technology, allowing the
teams to log ten more channels than the
previous systems. The dashboard display will be incorporated into
the steering wheel. |
|
ENGINE
INSTALLATION |
| The
engine will be a fully-stressed member of the chassis. The engine oil
tank will be a separate unit located in a
recess in the rear bulkhead that improves surge characteristics and
ease of maintenance. |
| FUEL
SYSTEM |
| Refuelling
will be facilitated by ATL 2" fuelling ports which can be mounted
on either side of the monocoque, angled at
20° from horizontal. Low-pressure lift pumps are retained and the
high-pressure pump installation has been
redesigned to allow rapid changing in the event of a failure.
A removable rear bulkhead will allow for easier removal and re-fitting
of the fuel tank. |
|
BASIC
DIMENSIONS |
| Front track
1555mm Rear track: 1485mm Wheelbase 3000mm Min weight: 645kg |
|
Lola Cars
International Limited reserve the right to vary the specification. The
car is currently undergoing development and the information and images
provided are for interim information only and subject to change. |
LOLA MOTORSPORT
LOLA TECHNOLOGY
LOLA MANUFACTURING
LOLA MOTORSPORT
LOLA TECHNOLOGY
LOLA MANUFACTURING
Lola Cars International Ltd., Lola House, Glebe Road, St Peter’s Road,
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 7DS,
England. Tel: +44 (0)1480 451301 Fax: +44 (0)1480 456722 Email: info@lolacars.com
www.lola-group.com |
| Wheelbase |
3000 mm |
| Front
Track |
1476 mm |
| Rear
Track |
1411 mm |
| Weight |
545 Kg
ready to run (minus fuel and driver) |
| Engine |
Zytek 3
litre V8 |
| Suspensions |
Double
wishbone, pushrod operated twin coil damper |
| Chassis |
Carbon
fibre skins, aluminium honeycomb core |
| Bodywork |
Glass
fibre skins, Nomex honeycomb core |
| Gearbox |
Lola/Hewland
6-speed transverse sequential |
| Differential |
Lola/Hewland
mechanical plate type |
| Brakes |
Brembo
4-piston calipers |
| Dampers |
Ohlins
TT44 3-Way Adjustable |
| Springs |
Eibach 36
mm ID |
| Wheels |
One-piece
OZ Magnesium 13" |
| Steering
Wheel |
Sparco,
280 mm diameter |
| Cooling |
LH water
radiator, RH split oil/water radiator |
| Instrum.
& Display |
PI Data
System |
| Seat
Belt |
Sparco
6-point |
| Fuel
Cell |
ATL 125
litres capacity |
| Clutch |
AP 3-plate
carbon |
| Tyres |
Avon
control tyres |
zytek.co.uk/f3000.html |
|
| Type |
Zytek
KV-V8, 90°, 32 valves
Aluminium and magnesium Alloy |
| Capacity |
2993cc
(3 liter) |
| Bore
x stroke |
88 x
61.5 mm |
| Compression |
13:1 |
| Max.
power |
460
b.h.p. at 8750 rpm, limited to 9000 rpm |
| Max.
torque |
407
Nm at 7000 rpm |
| Min.
lifetime |
3200
km (2000 miles) |
| Dimensions
(l x w x h) |
545
x 660 x 440 mm |
| Weight |
125
kg (275 lbs) |
| Fuel |
Petrochem
Carless |
| Max.
Speed |
Approx:
290kmh |
| 0-100kmh |
3.1
seconds |
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