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RobBeddington · 11-12-04, 08:54 AM

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Was this the height that the Lola happened to be?

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Yep

I have an original spec sheet from Lola showing the height of the Lola GT at 40 inches with a ground clearance of 5 inches. This was slightly wrong as the original Lola is 36 inches from the floor to the roofline - thankfully the same as the Lola panels produced from my moulds - making 41 inches.

However, FIA regs at the time said that there should be a minimum of 4 inches ground clearance and this is how Eric Broadley set up the racing Lolas - making 40 inches.

Cheers.

Rob

11-12-04, 08:54 AM	#7 (permalink)
RobBeddington 7 Tenths Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Magazine Editor (finance magazine) and Freelance Writer (classic car articles) GT40: Robin Hood Country, England Posts: 761 Rep Power: 12	Re: 40 inches ??? [ QUOTE ] Was this the height that the Lola happened to be? [/ QUOTE ] Yep I have an original spec sheet from Lola showing the height of the Lola GT at 40 inches with a ground clearance of 5 inches. This was slightly wrong as the original Lola is 36 inches from the floor to the roofline - thankfully the same as the Lola panels produced from my moulds - making 41 inches. However, FIA regs at the time said that there should be a minimum of 4 inches ground clearance and this is how Eric Broadley set up the racing Lolas - making 40 inches. Cheers. Rob