B98/10 - /10B specifications

The B98/10 is a two seater, open cockpit sports racing car, eligible for FIA Sports Car Championship, GrandAm and European Championships, Lola ’SR1' car can be modified for the LMP900 class ( ALMS ) and Le Mans.

A major wind tunnel test programme has focussed on four objectives for aerodynamic performance: High lift/drag ratios from low to high downforce conditions High front-end downforce to balance rear wing capability Minimum pitch sensitivity with ride height variation Optimum engine air intake pressure. Among the specific features are quick access to dampers and anti-roll bars without the need to remove bodywork, to achieve maximum rack time during short practice sessions. Both the 6-speed sequential gearbox and the cooling system are extremely efficient, and the steering geometry has benefited from careful analysis to give consistently low steering loads for pure driver feedback.

The car has been designed to accept both turbo and naturally aspirated engines - the packages available are the 4.0I BMW V8, Ford pushrod 5.1I V8, and the Porsche flat-6 turbo. ( source Lola Cars )

DESIGN / TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

MONOCOQUE / BODYWORK
 
Carbon fiber monocoque with an FIA and ACO approved crash box and anti roll hoop
FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION
 
Three way damper system for independent low speed and high speed configuration.
GEARBOX / TRANSMISSION
 
Hewland designed, 6-speed sequential tranverse transmission A drop gear system incorporates in the transmission bellhousing is adaptable to the different rpm range of each engine type and reduces torque loadings in the gearbox.
ENGINE INSTALLATION
 
Alternative installation packages to match customer's choice of engine ( Judd, Ford ... ).
Interface with chassis electrical system to suit selected engine type.
All installation packages will include following components:
- Engine mounting frames
- Transmission bellhousing
- On-board starter motor
- Airbox intake including restrictor and filter
- Air jack system (front and rear) is supplied
- Exhaust system
 
BRAKE SYSTEM
 
4 wheel disc, equipped with both carbon fibre and steel brac.
OIL SYSTEM
 
DIMENSION AND WEIGHT
 
Wheelbase:
Width:
Length:
Weight:		 2800 mm
1998 mm
4650 mm
911 kg ( average )		  
ELECTRICAL / ELECTRONICS
 
Ignition: Comprehensive PI-System 3 data system.
Computer: with any integrated sensors needed to engineer the car.
COOLING SYSTEM
 
Twin water radiators and an engine oil heat exchanger. The water system can have thermostatic control for endurance races and is fed via airsprings with fittings to bleed air from radiators.
FUEL SYSTEM
 
90 litres tank

PLANS and DETAILS

 


 
B98/10 - Lotus V8 Turbo

 

 
B2K/10 - Nicholson McLaren Turbo



 

  B98/10 - Judd

Team DAMS was the only one to operate a chassis set with this engine from the start and remains the most successfull one so far: 4 victories and a better race event policy whould have gained them the 1999 FIA title.
They too scored the best result ever for this type in ALMS Championship with a third position overall for 1999 last race in Las Vegas.

 
  B98/10 - Ford V8 6L
 

  B98/10 - BMW & B98/10 - Chevrolet