| Category | Group 7 Can-Am[1] |
|---|---|
| function Object() { [native code] } | Lola |
| Designer | Eric Broadley |
| Chassis | fiberglass-reinforced body on aluminum monocoque |
| Front suspension | double wishbones, coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | reversed lower wishbones, top links, trailing arms, coil springs over shock absorbers |
| Length | 196 in (497.8 cm) |
| Width | 72 in (182.9 cm) |
| Height | 37.4 in (95.0 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 94-95 in cm 1 |
| Track | 54-56 in cm 1 (front) 51-54 in cm 1 (rear) |
| Engine name | Ford or Chevrolet |
| Capacity | 427-510 cuin cc 0 |
| Configuration | V8 engine |
| Turbo/na | naturally-aspirated |
| Engine position | mid-engined |
| Power | 560-900 hp kW 0[2][3] 550-840 lbft Nm 0 |
| Gearbox name | Hewland Mk.6/LG600 |
| Gears | 4-speed |
| Weight | 1477-1950 lb kg 1 |
| Debut | 1968 USRRC Mexico City |
| Predecessor | Lola T70 |
| Successor | Lola T220 |
The Lola T160, and its evolution, the Lola T165,[5][6][7] is a series of purpose-built Group 7 sports prototype race cars, designed and developed by British chassis manufacturer Lola Cars, specifically to compete in the Can-Am series in 1968.
The T160 was the successor to the competitive T70, sharing similar design and roots. Lola built the chassis, constructed out of fiberglass, and molded it into an aluminum monocoque body. This meant the car was lightweight, weighing only 670 kg (1,480 lb). The chassis was designed to accept a small-block engine, but most cars were powered by either the Chevrolet ZL1 or the Ford FE "big-blocks", generating about 625-750 hp kW; mated to a 4-speed or 5-speed Hewland L.G.500 or L.G.600 manual transmission. This made the cars very fast, with a notably excellent power-to-weight ratio. It was used in active competition until 1971, and was succeeded and used alongside the new T220 in 1970.[8][9][10][11][12][13]
References
- ^ "Broadley T160 Can-Am". broadleyautomotive.co.uk
- ^ "Road & Track Road Tests: Lola T165/70 by Can-Am Constructors". January 21, 2022.
- ^ "1970 Lola T165 Can-Am | Amelia Island 2020". RM Sotheby's
- ^ Productions, Petrolicious (November 7, 2018). "This Lola T160 Is A Perfectly Preserved Relic From The North American War"
- ^ "1970 Lola T165 Chevrolet - Images, Specifications and Information". Ultimatecarpage.com
- ^ "Lola T165/70 by Can-Am Constructors". 27 January 2024.
- ^ "1970 Lola T165". conceptcarz.com
- ^ "1968 Lola T160 Chevrolet - Images, Specifications and Information". Ultimatecarpage.com. Archived 2021-06-24 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2022-06-05.
- ^ "1968 Lola T160 Chevrolet Specifications". Ultimatecarpage.com
- ^ "1968 Lola T160 technical and mechanical specifications - .com". conceptcarz.com
- ^ "1968 Lola T160 Spyder Chassis SL160/12". conceptcarz.com
- ^ "Lola Heritage". www.lolaheritage.co.uk. Archived 2021-09-24 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2022-06-05.
- ^ Productions, Petrolicious (November 7, 2018). "This Lola T160 Is A Perfectly Preserved Relic From The North American War". Archived November 15, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved June 5, 2022.