- Lola revives the T70 with a sub-900kg supercar limited to 16 units.
- Choice of road (373kW) or track (395kW) V8-powered variants.
- Lightweight composite chassis prioritises simplicity over modern tech.
Lola Cars is making a bold return to the road (and the track) with a new supercar that leans heavily on its racing heritage.
The reborn British marque has unveiled the T70S, a modern reinterpretation of its 1960s endurance racer, designed to strip driving back to its essentials.
And in a world of increasingly heavy, tech-laden performance cars, this one goes the other way entirely.
Lightweight first, everything else second
The headline figure is weight.
The road-going T70S GT tips the scales at just 890kg, while the track-only T70S undercuts even that at 860kg, which is lighter than many small hatchbacks, let alone supercars.
That’s achieved through a bespoke chassis built from a novel composite material combining plant-based fibres, basalt and a sugar-derived resin. Lola claims it delivers carbon fibre-like properties without relying on petrochemicals.
It’s a clear statement of intent: lightness over complexity.
Two cars, two personalities
Buyers will have a choice between road and track variants, both powered by naturally aspirated V8s.
The T70S GT road car runs a 6.2-litre V8 producing 500hp (373kW) and 617Nm, paired with a six-speed manual driving the rear wheels.
Performance is serious: 0 to 100km/h in 2.9 seconds and a claimed top speed of 322km/h.
Step up to the track-only T70S and things get even sharper. It uses a 5.0-litre Chevrolet-derived V8 with 530hp (395kW) and 576Nm, paired with a period-style transaxle. That combination cuts the 0 to 100km/h sprint to 2.5 seconds and nudges top speed to 326km/h.
Minimalism inside, maximum intent outside
Inside, both versions stick to a stripped-back philosophy. Expect little in the way of comfort, just the essentials. The GT adds climate control, but that’s about where the luxuries end.
Production will be extremely limited, with just 16 examples planned across both variants. Pricing remains under wraps, but exclusivity is clearly part of the appeal.
For a company once synonymous with motorsport innovation, the T70S feels like a reset. No hybrid systems, no driver aids overload, just low weight, big engines and a manual gearbox.
Whether that formula proves irresistible or niche, one thing’s certain: Lola isn’t chasing trends. It’s chasing feel.
