Lola celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2008. Very few companies can match Lola’s racing pedigree. For the majority of that time, Lola has been the largest and most successful constructor of race cars, producing winning designs for virtually every category from Formula Ford and Sports 2000 to Formula 1 and Le Mans Prototypes. They have 37 class victories in the American Le Mans Series alone.

Befitting a company with 50 years of winning technology, the record of Lola’s current-generation LMP2 design – including class wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans for the last three out of four years – underscores Lola’s skill in creating a winning package for endurance racing. Outstanding performance, drivability, and consistency combined with superior engineering, serviceability, and quality continue to make Lola successful on race tracks around the world.

For 2008, Lola took another step forward with their new LMP2 coupe model. The first customer car of its type, the B08/80 allowed race teams to exploit the coupe format’s potential in a package built around proven components and design features.

The 2009 B09/86 LMP2 Coupe is a one-piece carbon composite monocoque and is certified to ACO and FIA structural standards through 2012. The body panels are of lightweight pre-preg carbon composite construction. The suspension is double wishbone with pushrod/rocker-activated coil spring/adjustable damper units all around. The six-speed sequential gearbox is of lightweight cast magnesium and is designed to allow complete changes of gear ratios in ten minutes without loosing any oil.

Technical Specifications
WEIGHT	1,874 pounds
LENGTH	178.7 inches
HEIGHT	43.3 inches
WIDTH	78.5 inches
TRANSMISSION	6 speed paddle-operated sequential
ELECTRICAL	12 V 140 AH alternator
CLUTCH	Three plate carbon fiber
COOLING	Oil/water heat exchangers
FUEL TANK	90 liters
STEERING	Power-assisted rack and pinion
BRAKES	Carbon discs and pads
WHEELS	Front: 11 X 18" Rear: 13 X 18"
TIRES	Front: 285/650R 18 Rear: 325/650R 18