B2K/10b LMP1

The B2K/10b LMP1 Sports Car is eligible for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, The American Le Mans Series and the new Le Mans Endurance Series.

Following the success of the race winning B98/10 and the B2K/10, this new car has been substantially enhanced in all significant areas. Although built on the experience and reliability aspects of its predecessor the new car has major structural changes that improve the rear installation stiffness by 50%. This was verified on Lola's in-house 7 post rig.

The much improved gearbox from the B2K/10 remains and is continuously developed in parallel with Lola's Champ Car transmission. The engine and gearbox installation is mounted low in the chassis, improving the centre of gravity.


TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Lola have conceived two basic versions of the car, one for atmospheric and one for turbo engines. Within each version the specific engine installation is optimised so as to avoid any potential compromise in performance. The airbox, induction and exhaust system design is fully addressed, including the use of air restrictors and the individual cooling requirements. In particular, the chassis mounting is designed to avoid unwanted loading on the engine while achieving the desired overall stiffness. Additionally, the effect of the engines configuration and size on the car's weight distribution and centre of gravity is taken into consideration and allowed for in the installation.

Engine installations currently available are: 4.0 litre Judd V10 and the 5.4 to 6.0 litre Ford V8 pushrod in both high and low sump installation and the Porsche twin turbo. Alternative engines may be considered.

Considerable emphasis has been placed on the aerodynamic concept and development of the B2K/10b with extensive, high speed moving ground 50% wind-tunnel testing, resulting in:

Efficient lift to drag ratio in both low and high levels of downforce while attaining the desired engine, transmission and brake cooling.

Consistent aerodynamic performance within a large variance of chassis ride heights by controlling pitch sensitivity, allowing the suspension more movement and thus improving handling and tyre performance and durability on all types of tracks.

Advantageous engine/airbox and plenum/turbo intake pressure.

A great deal of detail attention has been paid to making the car easy to work on, including quick access to dampers and anti roll bars for adjustment without removing the nose section.

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