The Lola T97/20 is an open-wheel formula racing car chassis, designed, developed and built by British racing manufacturer and constructor Lola, for the one-make Indy Lights spec-series, a feeder-series for the CART IndyCar Series, between 1997 and 2001.[5][6]

Lola T97/20[1]
CategoryIndy Lights
ConstructorLola
PredecessorLola T93/20
Technical specifications
ChassisCarbon fiber honeycomb composite monocoque
Length183 in (4,600 mm)
Width77.72 in (1,974 mm)
Height39.5 in (1,000 mm)
Axle trackFront: 67.26 in (1,708 mm)
Rear: 62.54 in (1,589 mm)
Wheelbase111 in (2,800 mm)
EngineMid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 4.2 L (256.3 cu in), Buick 3800, 90° V6, OHV, NA
Transmission5-speed manual
Power425–450 hp (317–336 kW)[2]
Weight1,430–1,450 lb (650–660 kg) (track dependent)[3]
TyresDayton Daytona 10" front, 14" rear[4]
Competition history
Debut1997

References edit

  1. ^ "Equipment". www.silcom.com.
  2. ^ "1997 Lola T-97 20 Indy Light". www.race-cars.com. 6 October 2017.
  3. ^ "Indy Light, lola T97-20, NEED TO SELL- SPARE PACKAGE INCLUDED". www.race-cars.com. November 2016.
  4. ^ "BUICK STOCK BLOCK POWERS INDY LIGHTS". www.theautochannel.com.
  5. ^ "Lola T97/20 - Model Information". conceptcarz.com.
  6. ^ "1997 Lola T97/20 Indy Lights Racer". 14 August 2023.