New Lola B08/60 Coupe - Page 2

juicy sushi · 14 Oct 2007, 15:33 (Ref:2039927)

at the risk of getting lynched, i really hope the B08/10 doesn't look like the renderings. they show a really awkward shape with a hideous front end...

duke_toaster · 14 Oct 2007, 16:42 (Ref:2039979)

Maybe the 2010 rules might be just the current coupes? .......

JAG · 14 Oct 2007, 17:02 (Ref:2040017)

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Originally Posted by juicy sushi

at the risk of getting lynched, i really hope the B08/10 doesn't look like the renderings. they show a really awkward shape with a hideous front end...

Looks like the Peugeot, which I like

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Maybe the 2010 rules might be just the current coupes? .......

More likely they'll race upto and including 2010 as is, and POSSIBLY in a hybrid form after that if there is demand.

After the Lola any new P1 from 2009 onwards, whether that be ORECA, Creation, Acura or GM will likley be a new reg coupe, so potentially three different P1's (P1 open, P1 Coupe, new reg Coupe) running together for overall wins from 2009.

juicy sushi · 14 Oct 2007, 17:22 (Ref:2040048)

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Originally Posted by JAG

Looks like the Peugeot, which I like

hey, if you do, good on you. it's just not my cup of tea...

MulsanneMike · 15 Oct 2007, 01:19 (Ref:2040406)

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Originally Posted by bil588

LMP1 Coupe to be complete in November

October, 2007 news

http://www.mulsannescorner.com/news.html

Opps, that's shouldn't have gone up...no scoop there, just wasn't done with the news! Still adding items, and in that current form the rest doesn't read to coherently. Appologies, still chasing following Petit.

MulsanneMike · 15 Oct 2007, 01:55 (Ref:2040410)

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Originally Posted by MulsanneMike

Opps, that's shouldn't have gone up...no scoop there, just wasn't done with the news! Still adding items, and in that current form the rest doesn't read to coherently. Appologies, still chasing following Petit.

Try that link now.

**Bentley03** · 17 Oct 2007, 09:24 (Ref:2042470)

DSC have an interesting update on the project (and news of a potential LMP2 coupe, the B08/80).

Seems assembly of the LMP1 will begin in the next 10 days. Lola are still talking to potential customers, but it would appear that initial testing (the first of which should take place in the first week of December) will be carried out by a current Lola customer. Testing will take place in the UK.

The B08/80 (a model is undergoing windtunnel tests at the moment) is the result of Lola's belief that an LMP2 coupe could open up an area of untapped potential in the LMP2 regs. The aero advantages of a coupe are considerable. Whether a B08/80 ever turns a wheel in anger remains to be seen. Let's hope so!

brielga · 17 Oct 2007, 10:31 (Ref:2042513)

good news for Lola customers, particularly the LMP2 ones. With Lola, Zytek and clearly Porsche competing for customers we can only look forward to 2008!!!! And I do not forget Acura, Embassy and Radical...even when the first 2 still have no customer programs.

JAG · 17 Oct 2007, 17:17 (Ref:2042859)

Ideally I'd like P1 to be coupe and P2 open, but I won't turn my nose up at another coupe.

One things for sure, if P2 coupes start to arrive along with the P1 variety, surely that's a nail in the coffin for exotic GT1's.

Mike_Wooshy · 17 Oct 2007, 17:20 (Ref:2042862)

IMO GT1 can only be saved by using something similar to BRP otherwise just made gt2, gt1 but thats another thread

I acctuley love coupes they are so much nicer looking at maybe its me!

JAG · 17 Oct 2007, 17:33 (Ref:2042874)

If a team wants to stand out from the crowd and attract sponsor/media interest, short of going for a factory built car, a coupes the one to go with.

BTW, what does this P2 coupe say about the costs of building coupes, Pescarolo etc. were worried about costs for the new reg closed cars, but Lola seem able to build a P2, and still keep costs competitive in a packed marketplace.

Speed-King · 17 Oct 2007, 18:03 (Ref:2042906)

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Originally Posted by JAG

If a team wants to stand out from the crowd and attract sponsor/media interest, short of going for a factory built car, a coupes the one to go with.

BTW, what does this P2 coupe say about the costs of building coupes, Pescarolo etc. were worried about costs for the new reg closed cars, but Lola seem able to build a P2, and still keep costs competitive in a packed marketplace.

Not so sure about that one. Fogelhund wrote on the speed-tv board that the Lola LMP1 coupe will be more expensive than an RS Spyder. Maybe he can give us further information on that subject...

JAG · 17 Oct 2007, 18:14 (Ref:2042923)

If the P1 coupe is more expensive than the RS Spyder, that gives me hope it's the real deal.

If it's super competitive the orders will come flooding in, almost regardless of price, as seen with the RS Spyder.

HORNDAWG · 17 Oct 2007, 18:20 (Ref:2042925)

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Originally Posted by Speed-King

Not so sure about that one. Fogelhund wrote on the speed-tv board that the Lola LMP1 coupe will be more expensive than an RS Spyder. Maybe he can give us further information on that subject...

How is this so? When you buy a Spyder you buy the complete package. When you buy the Lola its a chassis purchase, unless maybe it will only be available with a single engine mounting option and then they might as well make it a bespoken unit!

L.P.

Fogelhund · 17 Oct 2007, 18:22 (Ref:2042930)

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Originally Posted by HORNDAWG

How is this so? When you buy a Spyder you buy the complete package. When you buy the Lola its a chassis purchase, unless maybe it will only be available with a single engine mounting option and then they might as well make it a bespoken unit!

L.P.

How is what so?

JAG · 17 Oct 2007, 18:32 (Ref:2042934)

An RS Spyder is apparently $1.5m, but with the exchange rate thats £750k.

So maybe £1m for chassis and engine for the Lola?

Expensive, but how much were those F1 GTR's, 911 GT1's, and recently DBR9's and MC12's?

ss_collins · 17 Oct 2007, 20:04 (Ref:2043017)

dang! thought the P2 coupe was our exclusive - bloody lead times...

fausto · 18 Oct 2007, 05:04 (Ref:2043289)

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Originally Posted by JAG

...........BTW, what does this P2 coupe say about the costs of building coupes, Pescarolo etc. were worried about costs for the new reg closed cars, but Lola seem able to build a P2, and still keep costs competitive in a packed marketplace.

Having a windscreen and roof structure already available fron the P1 project helps a lot...

HORNDAWG · 18 Oct 2007, 05:41 (Ref:2043295)

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Originally Posted by fausto

Having a windscreen and roof structure already available fron the P1 project helps a lot...

It would not suprise me if the 'DP' program becomes a positive symbiotic program to both "LM" coupes if the new coupe rules produce anything close to the example draft.

L.P.

The359 · 18 Oct 2007, 06:11 (Ref:2043298)

Interesting how they're using the /60 and /80 designations for these coupes, instead of the normal /10 and /40 for LMP1s/LMP2s. I would have figured /80 might be reserved for the new DP.

minimangler · 18 Oct 2007, 14:32 (Ref:2043637)

The only issue with this car; its ugly as hell, and is simply a open p1 with a roof.

908 is muuuch nicer.

Justin Moran · 18 Oct 2007, 14:53 (Ref:2043661)

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Originally Posted by minimangler

The only issue with this car; its ugly as hell, and is simply a open p1 with a roof.

908 is muuuch nicer.

But.. With the right engine the Lola will sound muuuuch nicer!

minimangler · 18 Oct 2007, 16:32 (Ref:2043764)

good point.

dj choc ice · 18 Oct 2007, 17:49 (Ref:2043825)

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Originally Posted by C9/89

But.. With the right engine the Lola will sound muuuuch nicer!

and that you are right my love, especially a judd V10 or AER V8 turbo engine, although a mugen or zytek V8 would sound a lot nicer

bil588 · 12 Nov 2007, 00:47 (Ref:2065316)

Has the car already been assembled?

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