CULT Sports Cars - Lola T142 F5000

Lola T142 F5000 - 1969

Original Plated 1969 Lola T.142 Formula 5000

Frame Number: T142

Schedule K, Group E, Includes FIA Papers

(Restored to 1970 Specifications for a Formula 5000)

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Running Gear

Engine:

Chevrolet 355

Block - 010 cast iron - four bolt mains

Crankshaft - NOS Chevrolet prepared by Windberg

Pistons - Wisco 13.5 to 1

Rods - Oliver 5.850 inches long

Exhaust - 290 degrees duration .600 lift

Cylinder heads - aluminium Chevrolet angle plug

Machine shop work by The Block Shop, Denver, Colorado

Transmission:

Hewland LG600 Number 28

Ratios 1st 24/50, 2nd 26/48, 3rd 29/46, 4th 32/43, 5th 38/36

Final Drive 3.33

Fuel System:

Carburetors - Webers 48IDA

Fuel pumps - FACET (as per original)

Fuel Cells - Reproduced by FUEL SAFE

Oil System:

Dry sump system using Peterson Fluid Systems pump, pan, tank and filter.

Chassis and Body

Frame:
Original Steel Tube Frame

Frame Number: SL T142/42

Body:
Removable Fibreglass Body Shell

Single Seater

Suspension:
Wishbone Suspension (Front)

Trailing Arm Suspension (Rear)

Dampers: Adjustable

Spring Type: Coil

Brakes:
Calipers: Girling Aluminium 2 Pot (front & rear)
Discs: 12" x 0.75" (Steel)

Master Cylinder: Girling

Drive shafts:
U-Joints on shaft half shafts, transaxle to wheel hubs.

Steering:
Manual rack and pinion steering.

Wheels:
6 Bolt Magnesium Racing Wheels

Front: 15 x 10

Rear: 15 x 14

Tyres:

Type: Slicks

Front: 32 x 10.5

Rear: 27 x 14

Ignition:
Chevrolet tach drive - Mag pulse distributor connected to a MSD 6AL control box.

Battery: Gel cell Odyssey rated at 46 amp hours

Finish:
High quality finish in Yellow.

Dimensions:
Wheelbase: 2500 mm

Track: Front - 1503mm, Rear - 1507mm
Overall Vehicle Length: 4100mm

Complete Vehicle Weight:
623kg