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Lola T89/00

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Lola T89/00
CategoryCART IndyCar
ConstructorLola
PredecessorLola T88/00
SuccessorLola T90/00
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)
EngineFord-Cosworth DFX
Buick Indy V6 2.65–3.43 L (2,650–3,430 cc; 162–209 cu in) mid-engined
Transmission6-speed manual
Weight1,550 lb (700 kg)
FuelMethanol
TyresGoodyear
Competition history
Notable driversMario Andretti
Michael Andretti
Al Unser Jr.
Debut1989 Checker Autoworks 200
EntriesWinsPoles
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The Lola T89/00 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 1989 IndyCar season. It won a total of 5 races that season; 1 for Bobby Rahal, 2 for Michael Andretti, and 2 for Al Unser Jr., and took 3 pole positions; 2 for Michael Andretti, 1 for Al Unser Jr. It was mainly powered by the Ford-Cosworth DFX, but also used the Buick Indy V6.[1][2][3][4]

References

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  1. ^ "Lola Heritage".
  2. ^ "1989 LOLA/Cosworth T89/00 – Cars International".
  3. ^ "1989 LOLA T 8900 INDY RACE CAR SINGLE SEAT - - Barrett-Jackson Auction Company - World's Greatest Collector Car Auctions".
  4. ^ Starkey, John; Wells, Ken; Illoinen, Esa (October 2000). LOLA - All the Sports Racing 1978-1997. Veloce Publishing. ISBN 9781901295009.

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