LOTUS LOLA B12/80 - LMP2
LOTUS LOLA B12/80 – LMP2
TECHNICAL DATA
Year build
Category
Designer
2012 Sports
Prototype LMP2
Lotus-Lola
Simon Daniel livery
Chassis
Engine
Power
Transmission
Tires
Carbon fibre monocoque
Judd 3597cc V8
aspirated, mid-mounted
475 hp @ 9.000 rpm
Hewland/Lola 6 speed sequential
Michelin
Drivers
Dariusch Ahrabian
Vitantonio Luizzi
James Rossiter
TECHNICAL DATA
Year build
Category
Designer
2012 Sports
Prototype LMP2
Lotus-Lola
Simon Daniel livery
Chassis
Engine
Power
Transmission
Tires
Carbon fibre monocoque
Judd 3597cc V8 aspirated, mid-mounted
475 hp @ 9.000 rpm
Hewland/Lola 6 speed sequential
Michelin
Drivers
Dariusch Ahrabian
Vitantonio Luizzi
James Rossiter
History
The Lotus Lola B12/80 is a sports prototype race car designed and developed by Lotus in collaboration with Lola Cars International. The car was introduced in 2012 and was built to compete in the LMP2 class of endurance racing.
The Lotus Lola B12/80 is powered by a 3.6-liter Judd engine that produces around 475 horsepower. The car features a carbon fiber monocoque chassis, which makes it incredibly lightweight and nimble. The car‘s aerodynamics were designed to maximize downforce and reduce drag, which gives it exceptional handling and speed.
The B12/80 has been successful in endurance racing, winning the LMP2 class at the 2012 24 Hours of Le Mans and the FIA World Endurance Championship in the same year. The car‘s success is due in large part to its exceptional performance and reliability.
Overall, the Lotus Lola B12/80 is an exceptional race car that combines cutting-edge technology, superb aerodynamics Races with a classic racing pedigree.