Lola B99/50
 | It has been suggested that this article be merged with Lola T87/50, Lola T88/50, Lola T89/50, Lola T90/50, Lola T91/50, Lola T92/50, Lola T96/50, Lola B02/50 and Lola T950 to Lola F3000 cars. (Discuss) Proposed since March 2024. |
 The Lola B99/50 of 1999 Drivers' Champion Nick Heidfeld. | |||||||||
| Technical specifications | |||||||||
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| Length | 4,833 mm (190 in) | ||||||||
| Width | 1,476 mm (58 in) | ||||||||
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm (118 in) | ||||||||
| Engine | Cosworth DFY/Zytek-Judd KV F3000 3.0 L (183 cu in) DOHC V8[1] | ||||||||
| Torque | 276–300 lb⋅ft (374–407 N⋅m) @ 6,900 rpm | ||||||||
| Transmission | 6-speed paddle-shift sequential gearbox (must have reverse) | ||||||||
| Power | 450–475 hp (336–354 kW) @ 9,000 rpm | ||||||||
| Weight | 575 kg (1,268 lb) (including driver) | ||||||||
| Fuel | 102 RON unleaded | ||||||||
| Tyres | Avon | ||||||||
| Competition history | |||||||||
| Notable entrants | All F3000 teams | ||||||||
| Notable drivers | All F3000 drivers | ||||||||
| Debut | 1999 Imola F3000 round | ||||||||
| Last event | 2001 Monza F3000 round | ||||||||
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| Teams' Championships | 3 | ||||||||
| Drivers' Championships | 3 | ||||||||
The Lola B99/50 is an open-wheel formula race car chassis developed by British manufacturer Lola, for use in the International Formula 3000 series, a feeder-series for Formula One, between 1999 and 2001, until it was replaced by the new Lola B02/50 chassis for the new in 2002.[2][3][4]
Background[edit]
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The car was conceived as the only car admitted to the International Formula 3000 starting from the 1999 season. She was employed for three seasons in that championship (until 2001), before being replaced by the Lola B02/50. Subsequently, in 2002, it was introduced in the Euro Formula 3000 championship. It was used exclusively until 2004, to then be joined with the more modern Lola B02/50. A separate classification was reserved for riders using the old chassis. It was also used in the 3000 Pro Series in 2005 and 2006.
Currently, together with the most recent model, the Lola B02/50, it is used in uphill speed races at the Italian and European level; in constant struggle with the FA-30 single-seater of the Italian manufacturer Osella Corse.
Final year specifications[edit]
- Compression ratio: 13.6:1
- Bore: 88–89 mm (3.5–3.5 in)
- Stroke: 60.2–61.5 mm (2.4–2.4 in)
- Engine weight: 120 kg (265 lb)
- Fuel delivery: Zytek Electronic-indirect fuel injection
- Aspiration: Naturally-aspirated
- Steering: Non-assisted rack and pinion
References[edit]
- ^ "JUDD KV V8 F3000 Zytek Racing Engine". juddpower.com. 10 November 2016.
- ^ "1999 Lola B99/50 technical and mechanical specifications".
- ^ "Lola B99/50". f1minardi.free.fr. Archived from the original on 19 March 2011. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
- ^ "1999 Lola F3000 B99/50".
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