CanAm Lola T163
- SL160/10 - 1970
Developed
at the same time as the Mk.IIIB, the T160
underwent rapid development resulting in the
T165. The outcome was a Mk.IIIB style chassis,
with aerodynamically enhanced body and optional
spoiler wing.
This T163 has been completely
disassembled and restored to its original
specification.
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427 Bartz Chevrolet
(Aluminium), Dry Sump, ex McLaren McKay
Lucus Kinsler Injection. These CanAm cars went wild with power
outputs at the end of development era of
600-700 Hp.
Transmission
Refurbished Hewland
LG600
Chassis and Body
Frame:
Aluminium monocoque built to aircraft
standards (T6061, 0.63 Gauge material), 2,500+
T6 blind set rivets and bonded panels. Steel
reinforced suspension and rear cross member pick
up points providing a torsional rigidity in
excess of 5000 ft lbs per degree weighing +/-
130 Lb bare.
Body:
Short Tail body of lightweight glass fibre
panels. Front section quickly removable by
withdrawing “pip pin” giving access to front
suspension and water-cooling system. Tail
section similarly removable for access to the
engine, transmission and rear suspension,
including ducting to rear brakes, engine and
transmission oil cooler. Front windscreen and
side curtains of plexiglass.
Wing:
A high or low level, type T165 rear Wing is
available, priced on request.
Suspension:
Independent with unequal length wide
base wishbones and cast alloy uprights.
Adjustable for caster, camber and wheel
alignment. The rear has radius rods, top
link, and lower wishbone with cast alloy
uprights. Anti-roll bars are incorporate
front and rear. Racing shock absorbers are
adjustable for bump and rebound with
co-axial springs fitted.
Brakes:
Ventilated discs: Ø 12 inch x 1.1 inch
“Le Man’s” style vented discs with alloy
bells with 4 pot full area pad callipers.
Twin master cylinders actuated by a balance
bar adjustable for bias front to rear.
Ducting to all brakes.
Drive shafts:
Sliding spline with heavy “U” joints
Steering:
Manual rack and pinion steering with
lightweight leather 11’ inch steering wheel.
Tyres:
Slicks or Wets
Wheels:
Aluminium alloy: 8.5"-10” x Ø 15" -
15"-17” x Ø 15".
Electrical:
Heavy-duty battery mounted in the tub
fitted with master isolating switches for
ignition, fuel pump and starter.
Gauges:
Tachometer, oil and water temperature, oil
pressure, amp or voltmeter.
Fuel Cell:
Flexible fuel cell incorporated into
monocoque structure – 25 US gallons per
cell.
Mirrors:
Manual external mirrors.
Finish:
Painted to one base colour over high
quality gel coat finish.
Custom colours and finishes such as stripes
(price on request)
Dimensions:
Wheelbase - 94 inches (2387.6mm)
Track:
T160 - 56 inches (1422.4mm) – 51(1295.4) -57
inches
(front – rear wheel size dependant)
Weight:
T160 - 1450lb (657 Kg)
(approx, with Chevrolet )
Weight distribution:
Front 40% - rear 60%.
(front - rear)
This information is provided as a guide only.
