Lola T500
{{Short description|Open-wheel racing car chassis}}
{{Infobox racing car
| Image = LolaT500.jpg
| Category = USAC IndyCar
| Constructor = Lola
| Predecessor = Lola T270
| Successor = Lola T700
| Chassis = Aluminum monocoque with fully-stressed engine
| Length =
| Width =
| Height =
| Wheelbase = {{convert|110|in|cm|1|abbr=on}}
| Track = {{convert|62.75|in|cm|1|abbr=on}} (front)
{{convert|62|in|cm|1|abbr=on}} (rear)
| Front suspension = Lower wishbones, top rockers actuating in-board coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar
| Rear suspension = Twin lower links, single top links, twin trailing arms, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar
| Engine name = Cosworth DFX
| Capacity = {{convert|2650|cc|cuin|1|abbr=on}}
| Turbo =
| Engine position = Mid-engined, longitudinally mounted
| Gearbox name= Hewland L.G.500 4 speed
| Type = manual
| Weight = {{convert|1598|lb|kg|1|abbr=on}}
| Fuel = Methanol, supplied by Mobil
| Tyres = Goodyear Eagle Speedway Specials - Rear 27.0x14.0-15 - Front 25.5x10.0-15
}}
The Lola T500 is an open-wheel racing car chassis, designed, developed and built by Lola Cars, that competed in the CART open-wheel racing series, for competition in the 1978, 1979, and 1980 USAC Championship Car seasons. It was powered by the {{cvt|840|hp|kW}} Ford-Cosworth DFX. Only 5 models were produced.{{Cite web|url=http://www.lolaheritage.co.uk/2018/type_numbers/t500/t500.html|title=Lola Heritage|website=www.lolaheritage.co.uk}} It won a total of 3 races, all in 1978, including the famous and prestigious 1978 Indianapolis 500, being driven by Al Unser.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/7170/Lola-T500-Cosworth.html|title=1978 - 1979 Lola T500 Cosworth - Images, Specifications and Information|website=Ultimatecarpage.com}}{{Cite web|url=https://theracerhead.com/jim-hall-al-unser-indy-500-winner-chaparral-lola-t500/|title=Jim Hall, Al Unser, Indy 500 winner Chaparral Lola T500 Triple Crown|date=January 18, 2018}}
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Category:Open wheel racing cars