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Proto-Auto Lola B08/70

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Proto-Auto Lola B08/70
CategoryDaytona Prototype DP
ConstructorLola Cars International
Designer(s)Julian Sole
Technical specifications
ChassisCarbon fibre monocoque
Suspension (front)Double wishbone, push-rod actuated coil springs over dampers
Suspension (rear)Double wishbone, push-rod actuated coil springs over dampers
Axle track(Front) 65.25 in (1,657.3 mm)
(Rear) 64.75 in (1,644.6 mm)
Wheelbase109.8 in (2,788.9 mm)
EnginePontiac/Ford 5.0 litre V8 naturally aspirated, mid-engined, longitudinally mounted
TransmissionX-Trac 5-speed or 6-speed sequential manual
WeightAppr. 900 kg (2,000 lb)
FuelSunoco
TyresPirelli
Competition history
Notable entrantsUnited States Krohn Racing
United States Dyson Racing
Notable driversUnited States Tracy Krohn,
Belgium Eric van de Poele,
Sweden Nic Jönsson,
Brazil Ricardo Zonta,
United Kingdom Oliver Gavin,
United Kingdom Darren Turner
Debut2008 GAINSCO Grand Prix of Miami
RacesWinsPolesF/Laps
18211
Constructors' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0

The Proto-Auto Lola B08/70 is a Daytona Prototype sports car built in 2008 by Lola Cars and sold by Proto-Auto LLC.

It was débuted by Krohn Racing at the GAINSCO Grand Prix of Miami, the second round of the 2008 Rolex Sports Car Series season, after Krohn Racing has used the previous year's Riley at the 24 Hours of Daytona. Originally powered by a Pontiac 5.0 litre V8 engine, it received a new Ford "Cammer" for 2009, producing 500 hp (370 kW).

The car scored its first win at the 2009 Verizon Wireless 250 at the Thunderbolt Raceway, with Niclas Jönsson and Ricardo Zonta at the wheel.[1]

References

  1. ^ "IMSA Official Home | Race results, schedule, standings, news, drivers".