From Lola USA press release
After months of consultation, design evaluation and business planning, Lola USA has presented to the Indy racing League Board an innovative and commercially viable proposal for the next generation of IndyCar.
At the heart of Lola’s presentation to the IRL Board was a carefully considered modern dual body style approach. This concept will provide two ready to race aero performance balanced Indycars that could compete even safer side by side and very close behind one another on all circuits.
This would provide a unique focus for drivers, teams and fans alike without technical compromise or advantage and in addition would accommodate a dual engine supply situation if required.
The proposed Lola IndyCar for 2012 focuses on several key areas. These are safety, efficiency, engine adaptability, weight reduction (proposed 1380lbs v current 1540lbs), pleasing aesthetics with good sponsor exposure and a concentrated evaluation on significantly improving overtaking.
As part of the rigorous technical studies by Lola engineers, an entire range of futuristic concept cars were explored. While these proved technically interesting and on the wish list of the special projects team, some of these options will be deferred, but retained, as a next iteration option.
Lola supported university projects that are now using recycled materials continues to be of great interest.
Picture shows Nigel Mansell driving the Ford Cosworth-powered 1993 Lola CART racer at Indianapolis.
photo:IMS
After months of consultation, design evaluation and business planning, Lola USA has presented to the Indy racing League Board an innovative and commercially viable proposal for the next generation of IndyCar.
At the heart of Lola’s presentation to the IRL Board was a carefully considered modern dual body style approach. This concept will provide two ready to race aero performance balanced Indycars that could compete even safer side by side and very close behind one another on all circuits.
This would provide a unique focus for drivers, teams and fans alike without technical compromise or advantage and in addition would accommodate a dual engine supply situation if required.
The proposed Lola IndyCar for 2012 focuses on several key areas. These are safety, efficiency, engine adaptability, weight reduction (proposed 1380lbs v current 1540lbs), pleasing aesthetics with good sponsor exposure and a concentrated evaluation on significantly improving overtaking.
As part of the rigorous technical studies by Lola engineers, an entire range of futuristic concept cars were explored. While these proved technically interesting and on the wish list of the special projects team, some of these options will be deferred, but retained, as a next iteration option.
Lola supported university projects that are now using recycled materials continues to be of great interest.
Picture shows Nigel Mansell driving the Ford Cosworth-powered 1993 Lola CART racer at Indianapolis.
photo:IMS