The Lola B11/40 is an open-top Le Mans Prototype (LMP) built by Lola Cars International. It is the first car to be designed to the new Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO) LMP2 "low cost formula" where cars will be powered exclusively by production series engines with a cap of €75,000 on the engine and €325,000 – €400,000 for a complete car.[1] Engine options that will be available include BMW, Ford, HPD, Jaguar, Nissan and Toyota.

Lola B11/40
CategoryLe Mans Prototype LMP2
ConstructorLola Cars International
Designer(s)Julian Sole
Technical specifications
ChassisCarbon fibre monocoque
Suspension (front)Double wishbone, push-rod actuated coil springs over dampers
Suspension (rear)Double wishbone, push-rod actuated coil springs over dampers
EngineJudd-BMW HK 3.6 L V8 naturally aspirated
HPD HR28TT 2.8 L V6 turbocharged mid-engined, longitudinally mounted
TransmissionLola HT 6-Speed sequential manual
Weight900 kg (2,000 lb)
TyresMichelin
Dunlop
Continental
Competition history
Notable entrantsUnited States Level 5 Motorsports
Argentina Pecom Racing
Notable driversUnited States Scott Tucker
France Christophe Bouchut
United States Ryan Hunter-Reay
Mexico Luis Díaz
Argentina Luís Pérez Companc
Argentina Matías Russo
Germany Pierre Kaffer
Debut2011 12 Hours of Sebring
RacesWinsPolesF/Laps
6211
Constructors' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0

Development

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Announced on 21 July 2010,[2] the B11/40 is a Carbon fibre open-top monocoque race car features an all-carbon bodykit, quick-release removable rear bodywork which includes a stabilisation fin on the engine cover which is a safety requirement of the new regulations.

References

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  1. ^ "THE 2011 LE MANS 24 HOURS REGULATIONS". Lemans.org. Archived from the original on 13 June 2010. Retrieved 21 July 2010.
  2. ^ "Lola Group News: Lola launches B11/40 LMP2". Lolacars.com. Archived from the original on 18 September 2010. Retrieved 21 July 2010.
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