The Lola T-160 was first introduced to the public as a quarter-scale fiberglass model at a 1968 United States Road Racing
Championship race. Essentially, this was a rebodied T70. The latest version for
Group 7 racing, its styling reflected a new trend in aerodynamics: a much more
angular body with a downward sloping nose and a pronounced spoiler. This
downward sloping nose design was also present on T70 Mk 3B of course.
Dan Gurney, James Garner and Jerry Hansen
were set to get the first T-160s for the fall Can-Am series.
The T-160 ended up being a turning point
for the Can-Am series, with it and the McLaren M6 as the cars to have for a
winning team.
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Dimensions
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Length
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196” (4,978mm)
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Height
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37.4” (950mm)
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Width
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72” (1,830mm)
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Wheelbase
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95” (2,410mm)
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Front Track
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54” (1,372mm)
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Rear Track
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54” (1,372mm)
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Chassis
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Aluminum monocoque in L163, L72 and NS4 aircraft spec materials
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Monel solid rivets throughout, minimal use of blind/pop rivets
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Steel fabricated pick-up points for suspension and structural members
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| One piece roll-over bar intergrated into chassis structure |
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Fully epoxy-bonded throughout
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Bodywork
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Made from original moulds
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One-piece nose and tail sections
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Headlight, tail-lights and covers included
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Ancillaries - rear view mirrors, nose deflectors and adjustable rear gurneys
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Suspension
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Unequal length upper and lower wishbones
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Cast magnesium alloy uprights
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Coil-over adjustable Koni dampers
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Fully adjustable
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Adjustable anti-roll bars
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Brakes
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| 12” ventilated discs with Girling four piston hydraulic callipers
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Brake cooling ducts fitted |
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Twin Girling master cylinders with cockpit adjustable brake balance
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| Instrumentation and Electrical |
| Stack tachometer/data display |
| Smith gauges and waterproof aircraft spec switches |
| Oil press; oil temp; water temp; fuel pressure displayed |
| Rear gearbox driven alternator |
| Complete fused circuits |
| 12v ignition system with high output coil |
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Wheels and Tyres
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15” dia x 10.5” wide front magnesium alloy
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15” dia x 17” wide rear magnesium alloy
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Choice of treaded or slick tyres
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Engine/Transmission Installation
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Four into one stainless steel with collector and tailpipe
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V8 Chevrolet engine
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Setrab oil coolers and aluminum water radiator |
| Aeroquip hoses and fittings |
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Hewland LG600 gearbox, magnesium alloy, five speed and reverse
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Splinded shaft CV joints
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Gearbox cooler
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