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Lola T88/00

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Lola T88/00
CategoryCART IndyCar
ConstructorLola
PredecessorLola T87/00
SuccessorLola T89/00
Technical specifications
Length4,978 mm (196 in)
Width2,032 mm (80 in)
Height940 mm (37 in)
Axle track1,753 mm (69 in) (Front)
1,638 mm (64 in) (Rear)
Wheelbase3,048 mm (120 in)
EngineIlmor-Chevrolet 265-A
Ford-Cosworth DFX
Judd AV 2.65 L (2,650 cc; 162 cu in) V8 mid-engined
Transmission6-speed manual
Weight1,550 lb (700 kg)
FuelMethanol
TyresGoodyear
Competition history
Notable driversMario Andretti
Debut1988 Checker 200
EntriesWinsPoles
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The Lola T88/00 is an open-wheel racing car chassis, designed and built by Lola Cars that competed in the CART open-wheel racing series, for competition in the 1988 IndyCar season. It won a total of 4 races that season; 2 for Bobby Rahal, and 2 for Mario Andretti. It was powered by the Ilmor-Chevrolet 265-A turbo engine, but also used the Ford-Cosworth DFX, and the Judd AV.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]

References

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  1. ^ "Lola Heritage".
  2. ^ "1988 Lola T88/00 Provimi Veal Indy Car | F292 | Indy 2019".
  3. ^ "1988 Lola T88/00 Budweiser Truesports Indy Car | S259 | Indy 2018".
  4. ^ "1988 STP Lola T88-00 Indycar".
  5. ^ "New Decals" (PDF). bettaandclassic.com. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
  6. ^ "Indy 500 team owner, mechanic Vince Granatelli dies at 78". 23 January 2022.
  7. ^ "8W - What? - March 90CA".