Lola's Triumphant Return with a Modern Race Car Homage

The storied British motorsport manufacturer, Lola, has officially announced its revival, launching a brand-new, road-legal supercar based on its racing heritage. This new machine is a reboot of the iconic Mk3B T70, a car famous for securing a one-two finish at the 1969 Daytona 24 Hours endurance race.

The reborn vehicle comes in two distinct variants: the T70S GT for the road and the track-focused T70S. Both models leverage powerful Chevrolet V8 engines, signaling a significant comeback for the brand, which ceased operations in 2012 before being revived a decade later by Till Bechtolsheimer.

The Road-Going T70S GT Supercar

The T70S GT is equipped with a naturally aspirated 6.2-litre Chevrolet V8 engine. This powerplant is paired with a six-speed Hewland manual gearbox, which offers the flexibility of a sequential mode for track driving, similar to systems found in modern hypercars like the Koenigsegg CC850.

This road version produces 500bhp, resulting in an impressive power-to-weight ratio of 562bhp per tonne, placing it competitively against mainstream supercars such as the Lamborghini Revuelto. Performance figures are staggering, with the T70S GT accelerating from 0 to 62mph in just 2.9 seconds, reaching 124mph only 6.4 seconds later.

Track-Focused T70S Variant

For dedicated historic racing enthusiasts, the track-only T70S offers enhanced performance and eligibility for an FIA passport. This variant utilizes a smaller 5.0-litre Chevrolet V8 engine, echoing the specifications of the original racing car.

The track version boasts 530bhp and is significantly lighter, weighing in at only 860kg. This results in a superior power-to-weight ratio of 616bhp per tonne. Consequently, the T70S can achieve 0-62mph in a blistering 2.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 203mph.

Engineering and Interior Details

Both models feature an aluminium monocoque chassis beneath their distinctive, swooping bodywork. The T70S GT achieves a dry weight of 890kg. Suspension duties are handled by double wishbones paired with height-adjustable coilovers at both the front and rear axles.

While the cockpit architecture is shared, with the driver seated low beside the gearlever, the road car includes minor concessions for usability. The T70S GT forgoes digital screens in favor of analogue dials and controls, but adds chunkier switchgear, air conditioning, and storage cubbies for headsets.

The road car also includes a small boot space designated for “modest luggage.” Production will be highly exclusive, with only 16 examples of the T70S scheduled to be built at Lola’s Silverstone facility.

A New Era for Lola

The launch signifies a significant new chapter for the revived company. Till Bechtolsheimer, who brought Lola back a decade after its 2012 collapse, emphasized his vision for the project.

Bechtolsheimer stated, “I didn’t want this just to be a continuation car – I feel like that’s overdone,” indicating a desire to blend heritage with modern relevance.