The RACETECH Lola/SAAB

Characteristics:

Chassie: Lola T598C. Aluminium monocoque.
Chassie no: HU598C-25.

Conception and fabrication:

Engine: B202 ("R"!), 2000cc 16V DOHC unblown. (SAAB in Sweden and rest of the world).

Power: Approx. 225 BHP @ 8 500 rpm; see dynoresult =

Engine electronics: Trionic with Direct Ignition (developed by )

Spark plugs: BCPR10

Transmission: FT200, 5-speed.

Instrumentation: ST8103

Wheels: TH 3-pieces; 8"x13" front, 10"x13" rear

Tyres: Dunlop; 190/535R13 front, 230/570R13 rear

Fuel: 98 Octane lead-free

Oil: both engine and gearbox.

Brake discs: 13/16" x 10" ventilated with 4 grooves, both front & rear

Calipers: 2361

Pads: Carbon Metallic (Compound 93)

Water radiators: Unknown, 1 on each side

Oil radiators: 24 rows for engine, 10 rows for gearbox

Suspension: Traditional wishbone and coil/dampers front and rear.

Dampers:

Wheelbase: 2045 mm

Front track: 1460 mm

Rear track: 1405 mm

Overall length: 4020 mm

Overall width: 1820 mm

Height: 1040 mm (roll bar)

Weight: 550 kg with 65% on the rear wheels. Would be nice with an all aluminum engine SAAB!

Some pictures of the car:
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Here are some pictures from the dyno-test, which was performed during the summer '98:
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Some pictures of the engine:
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Some pictures of the trailer box we use for transportation:
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