1979 Lola T-540E Formula Ford

Serial Number: HU47 Logbooks: Canadian Sports Car Club and SCCA Condition: very good Price: $8,000 USD ONO Location: Wisconsin USA
Description The T-540E chassis is the Lola factory "wide track" version of the T-540. The front track is approximately 8 inches wider than the T-540, increasing cornering stability and handling, eliminating the somewhat "twitchy" nature of the T-540. The rear track is approximately 6 inches wider, also improving stability and handling.

History

Recent Competition History

Engine

• completely rebuilt in 1998 including new crankshaft
• extremely strong engine with only five races total time
• engine was built by British Auto Service in Milwaukee
• F3 clutch in excellent condition

Fuel System

• fuel cell
• spare cell included

Oil/Water System

• frnt water rad
• dry sumped

Electrical System

• 12V, with remote starter battery

Gearbox

• Hewland Mk9 completely rebuilt by Comprep
• 11 gear sets

Final Drive

• Hewland in unit with gearbox

Body

• fiberglass standard Lola design
• comes with two wide noses and one narrow nose
• there is also a complete Kevlar body that has minor damage
• painted white

Chassis

• standard Lola with "E" upgrade
• Dampers: rebuilt Bilstein
• Front Suspension: double wishbone with "E" upgrade
• Rear Suspension: double wishbone factory "E" upgraded pieces
• Steering: Lola rack and pinion
• Brakes: disc
• Wheels: Revolutions with mounted Hoosier slicks (2 races old), 2 spare Revolutions with mounted Hoosier rains
• Weight: 1140 with 185 lb driver

Interior

• original Lola seat and freshly charged fire system
• adjustable brake bias
• all gauges
• quick release steering hub with "D" shaped steering wheel

Spares

• listed in above descriptions