Lola T530
CategoryCan-Am
ConstructorLola
Technical specifications
Length182 in (462.3 cm)
Width83 in (210.8 cm)
Axle track70 in (177.8 cm) (Front)
64 in (162.6 cm) (Rear)
Wheelbase106.5 in (270.5 cm)
EngineChevrolet 5,000 cc (305.1 cu in) V8 engine naturally-aspirated mid-engined
Weight750 kg (1,653.5 lb)
TyresGoodyear
Competition history
Notable entrantsCarl A. Haas racing Team, Racing Team VDS
Notable driversPatrick Tambay, Geoff Brabham
Debut1980 Can-Am Sears Point
RacesWinsPodiums
1563243
Teams' Championships2: Carl A. Haas Racing Team (1980), Racing Team VDS (1981)
Constructors' Championships2: Lola
Drivers' Championships2: 1980 Can-Am (Patrick Tambay), 1980 Can-Am (Geoff Brabham)

The Lola T530 is a purpose-built Can-Am sports prototype, designed by British manufacturer Lola Cars in for the revived Can-Am series 1980. It was very successful, winning 7 of the 9 races in its first season of competition alone, and gave Patrick Tambay the championship with Carl A. Haas racing Team. Geoff Brabham won the championship in 1981; despite only winning 2 races. It was used in Can-Am racing until 1983. It was later used in the international Interserie racing series, and the British Thundersports racing series, between 1984 and 1988. Between 1980 and 1988, it scored a total of 32 race wins, and 43 podium finishes; a very impressive tally indeed. As with all other full-size Can-Am cars of the time, it used a mid-mounted 5-liter, naturally-aspirated, Chevrolet V8 engine. A total of 10 chassis' were built.[1][2][3][4]

References

  1. ↑ Brown, Allen (21 October 2020). "Lola T530 car-by-car histories". OldRacingCars.com.
  2. ↑ "Hemmings Find of the Day - 1981 Lola T530 Can-Am". Retrieved 11 June 2022.
  3. ↑ "Lola Heritage". www.lolaheritage.co.uk.
  4. ↑ "Lola T530". Retrieved 11 June 2022.


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