RML
Lola HPD ~ For Sale
The
RML AD Group Lola
HPD that took the 2010 Le Mans Series LMP2
drivers' and team titles is now available for
purchase.
The
chassis appeared on track for the first time
in September 2008, when designated as the MG
Lola EX265C in the final round of the 2008
Le Mans Series at Silverstone, where it finished
fourth. The MG XP-21
engine was subsequently replaced by a Mazda
AER four-cylinder turbocharged unit and campaigned
throughout the 2009 season by Mike Newton and
Thomas Erdos. The car also raced at Le Mans.
At the end of the season a new supply agreement
was signed with Honda Performance Development
(HPD) for the supply of the naturally aspirated
LM-V8 powerplant, as also used in the Acura
and HPD ARX-01c LMP2 cars in the
ALMS, Le Mans Series and Le Mans 24 Hours.
In
the hands of RML, the Lola HPD finished third
at Paul Ricard in March, second at Spa, and
then won the 1000 Kilometres of the Algarve
in July. Two further fourth-place finishes,
at the Hungaroring in August, and Silverstone
in September, assured RML of the team title
for 2010, and rewarded Mike Newton and Thomas
Erdos with the individual drivers titles for
2010.
The
RML Lola HPD ran successfully in the Le Mans
24 Hours of 2010, finishing third. The car
on that occasion was co-driven by Andy Wallace,
who also shared the car for the opening two
rounds of the 2010 Le Mans Series. The team's
"third driver" for the final three
races of the year was Ben Collins, also known
as The Stig. Throughout this period the Lola
HPD has been supremely reliable and has never
failed to finish a race.
For
further background and information, please
explore this website.
| Designation |
Lola-HPD
B08/80 Coupé LMP2 |
Top
speed |
Fitted
with a suitable engine, in excess of 200mph |
Gearbox |
Lola
Hewland 6-speed semi-automatic sequential
via paddle-shift with Zytek Electronic
Actuation |
Clutch |
AP
Racing Carbon triple-plate, pull type |
| Fuel |
Petrol
(Biofuel, with 10% ethanol) |
Cooling |
Aluminium
water radiators and oil coolers |
Chassis |
Lola
one piece carbon fibre monocoque |
Steering |
Power
assisted rack-and-pinion |
Suspension |
Fabricated
steel double wishbones, pushrods |
Brakes |
Brembo
355mm x 32mm front and rear, Carbon fibre
discs, carbon fibre pads |
Wheels |
OZ
Racing Forged Magnesium Fronts 18"x12.5J,
Rears 18"x13J |
Tyres |
Fronts 300/650-18, Rears 310/710-18 |
Dimensions |
Length,
4534mm; Width, 1990mm; Wheelbase, 2790mm |
| Weight |
Minimum
825 kgs |
Capacities |
Fuel,
80 litres
Oil (dry sump) 10 litres |
| Data
Acquisition |
Motec
ADL3, with Motec steering wheel display |
| Date
of Build |
Original
construction: September 2008 |
Under
the revised regulations, the Lola HPD can be
made eligible for both LMP1 and LMP2 in the
Le Mans Series 2011. “The
Coupé is now a
well proven package with the HPD unit," suggests
Mike Newton. "For anyone looking to move
into LMP1 next season, it has to be an appealing
proposition. Alternatively, the LMP2 engine is
an easy update, and it's another well proven
combination with great reliability.”
A
comprehensive Spares
Package is also available,
with a full listing on a separate page.
The total value of the components and parts offered
is considerable, but the cost could be negotiated
to advantage by anyone purchasing the car itself.
For more information, please contact:
Phil Barker - RML Group
Email: Phil Barker
Telephone: 01933 402440 |
