New Lola B08/60 Coupe

brielga · 11 Jun 2007, 16:55 (Ref:1934176)

Meet it at

http://www.planetlemans.com/cmsv2/in...=2790&Itemid=2

**Aysedasi** · 11 Jun 2007, 18:00 (Ref:1934238)

Another roof - hurrah!

Justin Moran · 11 Jun 2007, 18:28 (Ref:1934255)

Nice to see it finally as a proper concern not just as a dream on paper. Just waiting on the Creation coupe to be real and 2010 ( earlier if poss

) will be a proper race with proper race cars!

**FIRE** · 11 Jun 2007, 18:36 (Ref:1934262)

I prefer the Lola front over the "single seater" front of the Peugeot and Audi.

Like the Peugeot a narrow cockpit?

The359 · 11 Jun 2007, 18:37 (Ref:1934264)

I wonder if the B06/10 bodywork on the nose/sides is just temporary? I would think that between 2006 and now they would have come up with some different ideas for how to lay all of that out.

bil588 · 11 Jun 2007, 18:46 (Ref:1934267)

AWESOME!

I hope i grabs the attention of average fans. Just imagine it with a 5.5 liter Judd V-10!

bil588 · 11 Jun 2007, 19:24 (Ref:1934298)

early sketch of B10/10

http://www.google.com/translate?u=ht...e.php?sid=2238

zac510 · 11 Jun 2007, 20:03 (Ref:1934335)

Quote:

Originally Posted by The359

I wonder if the B06/10 bodywork on the nose/sides is just temporary? I would think that between 2006 and now they would have come up with some different ideas for how to lay all of that out.

Yeah it is definitely based upon the current Lola bodywork, no doubt about it!

There is not much information really but the article focus lends a clue: The model is built for CFD/aerodynamic testing. Maybe there is a strong level of method in keeping existing bodywork common for comparison sake.

Surely there will be a lot of changes to the chassis underneath to accomodate the doors.

But 3 cheers to Lola for taking the initiative with the closed car. It looks great and hopefully the wind tunnel numbers stack up well for them

JAG · 11 Jun 2007, 20:17 (Ref:1934353)

So, current open cars will continue into and beyond 2010, but will current coupes also run beyond 2010?

Presumably current cars, both open and closed, will be performance balanced with the new 2010 coupes, which we expect to have a much cleaner look, and generate less downforce.

Speed-King · 11 Jun 2007, 20:46 (Ref:1934377)

Wasn't the design of the Lola/Multimatic/Krohn(=Proto-Auto)-Daytona Prototype supposed to come out in May as well?
Any news about that project?

With Lolas history of building nice cars, this might just become the best looking DP...

isynge · 11 Jun 2007, 21:55 (Ref:1934439)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed-King

Wasn't the design of the Lola/Multimatic/Krohn(=Proto-Auto)-Daytona Prototype supposed to come out in May as well?
Any news about that project?

With Lolas history of building nice cars, this might just become the best looking DP...

Appreciating it's all relative can I advise you not to hold your breath looking for a gorgeous DP? You'll end up going blue...

Speed-King · 11 Jun 2007, 22:10 (Ref:1934452)

Quote:

Originally Posted by isynge

Appreciating it's all relative can I advise you not to hold your breath looking for a gorgeous DP? You'll end up going blue...

Never forget that there's Scarlett Johannson-georgeous and girl-from-next-door-georgous. While Scarlett may be close to perfect, the girl from next door who has a few pounds too much on her hips and some bigger curves can as well be very nice to look at... especially if dressed in the right way!

bil588 · 11 Jun 2007, 22:49 (Ref:1934477)

bigger picture

http://www.endurance-info.com/2008_L.../LolaB0860.jpg

The Real DMN · 11 Jun 2007, 23:04 (Ref:1934488)

Quote:

Originally Posted by The359

I wonder if the B06/10 bodywork on the nose/sides is just temporary? I would think that between 2006 and now they would have come up with some different ideas for how to lay all of that out.

Lola have tended to follow each design on from the last. The current cars follow on from the the B01/60, which in turn was developed from lessons learned with the B2K/40 and B2K/10. RML and Charouz have shown the current cars can mix it in both LMP1 and 2. If this new cars follows on their concept, their is no reason to doubt it.

Oh, and I love the way the Lolas look in general.

HORNDAWG · 11 Jun 2007, 23:23 (Ref:1934495)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed-King

Never forget that there's Scarlett Johannson-georgeous and girl-from-next-door-georgous. While Scarlett may be close to perfect, the girl from next door who has a few pounds too much on her hips and some bigger curves can as well be very nice to look at... especially if dressed in the right way!

Also after the prescribed amount of refreshment derived from hops! A 2 at 10, can be a 10 at 2

L.P.

FLGTFAN · 12 Jun 2007, 02:48 (Ref:1934589)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed-King

Never forget that there's Scarlett Johannson-georgeous and girl-from-next-door-georgous. While Scarlett may be close to perfect, the girl from next door who has a few pounds too much on her hips and some bigger curves can as well be very nice to look at... especially if dressed in the right way!

Could the 2008 Lola DP "look" like the B08/60? I think so. It is a good point that Lola will be developing the LMP Coupe at the same time they are developing the DP.

jhansen · 12 Jun 2007, 15:27 (Ref:1935154)

Quote:

Originally Posted by FLGTFAN

Could the 2008 Lola DP "look" like the B08/60? I think so. It is a good point that Lola will be developing the LMP Coupe at the same time they are developing the DP.

Not possible due to the differences in the 'greenhouse'?

minimangler · 12 Jun 2007, 21:44 (Ref:1935500)

hmmm.
personally i prefer the open spyders...

PatrickB · 13 Jun 2007, 20:21 (Ref:1936269)

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhansen

Not possible due to the differences in the 'greenhouse'?

The greenhouse might look different on the DP but the front clip could look very similar to the LMP. We should find out soon i would think.

MulsanneMike · 14 Jun 2007, 01:33 (Ref:1936482)

Quote:

Originally Posted by PatrickB

The greenhouse might look different on the DP but the front clip could look very similar to the LMP. We should find out soon i would think.

Pretty sure DP regs don't allow pontoon fenders and valence panels and that is one of the primary things driving the Lola's looks. The mandating of front mounted radiators leaves a paucity of solutions hence a generic look.

bil588 · 14 Jun 2007, 23:29 (Ref:1937347)

potential customer?

The A1TM collaboration with CRS in the 2007 season is a precursor to a full Malaysian Le Mans programme in 2008.

http://www.a1teammalaysia.com.my/a1/compiled/p115.htm

**FIRE** · 15 Jun 2007, 11:23 (Ref:1937607)

Quote:

Originally Posted by bil588

potential customer?

The A1TM collaboration with CRS in the 2007 season is a precursor to a full Malaysian Le Mans programme in 2008.

http://www.a1teammalaysia.com.my/a1/compiled/p115.htm

Yoong, Fauzy and ? with backing from Proton, Lotus and Petronas?

bil588 · 19 Jun 2007, 08:28 (Ref:1941414)

alex yoong hopes to have the same line-up for le mans next year.

The car had the fastest race lap of any gasoline LMP1 car.

http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=257516

bil588 · 2 Jul 2007, 04:41 (Ref:1951978)

First closed Lola LMP since the 1992 T92/10 (only three built)

Le Mans - 1992

http://www.endurance-info.com/images..._Racing_01.jpg

bil588 · 13 Oct 2007, 23:50 (Ref:2039540)

LMP1 Coupe to be complete in November

October, 2007 news

http://www.mulsannescorner.com/news.html

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