Lola Cars presented replicas of the T70 S sports prototypes.

      When the once well-known British company Lola Cars was revived at a new stage in history, and its factory team debuted in Formula E, it had no plans to produce road sports cars. At least two years ago, Mark Preston, head of its racing programs, stated: "Since Lola has never produced road cars, the current owners of the company have the mindset that we won't be doing that either. However, who knows?.."

      It seems that since then, plans have been somewhat adjusted, and the company announced its new project, which is directly related to its history and past successes in motorsport. Lola Cars is starting the production of modernized replicas of the T70S sports prototypes – this model was created in the mid-1960s by designer Eric Broadley. In 1966, the car debuted in the American Can-Am championship, where it competed against machines from manufacturers such as Ford, Porsche, and Ferrari. Perhaps the main achievement of that period was the victory in the "24 Hours of Daytona," won in 1969 by Mark Donohue and Chuck Parsons, who raced for the Penske team.

      Now, based on the original technical documentation preserved in the company's archives, it intends to produce a limited series of sports prototypes of this model, in two versions. The T70S is intended exclusively for racetracks and has already received FIA certification, allowing participation in historic car competitions.

      The car is based on an aluminum monocoque, and a 5-liter Chevrolet V8 engine, developing 530 hp, is installed on this chassis. The maximum speed approaches 330 km/h, and the sports prototype accelerates to 100 km/h in 2.5 seconds.

      The T70S GT version can be used on public roads; it has a slightly less powerful 500-hp engine, and its maximum speed is only 10 km/h lower. This car fully possesses all racing qualities but is additionally equipped with a climate control system, has space for small luggage, and features a suspension that is more comfortable in characteristics.

      The difference from the original T70S is that modern composite materials have been used in the chassis construction, providing high strength and rigidity at a relatively low weight.

      A total of 16 such cars will be produced, and Lola Cars does not specify how much the car will cost, but British experts predict that the price will be no less than £750,000.