THE LOLA T102
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Jo Siffert in the Lola-BMW T102 at Thruxton.
BMW decided, during 1967, that the Apfelbeck engine wasn't what was needed to fight the Cosworth FVA on equal terms so they developed a more conventional 4-cylinder motor that was both lighter and more powerful than the old engine. BMW them commissioned Lola to build a chassis to take the new power unit until their own Dornier-built design was ready and the new T102 appeared in October 1967.
The T102 was largely identical to the T100 but it had a subframe at the rear of the monocoque to take the engine and new bodywork that was fitted with the latest innovation, front and rear wings.
Considering the T102 only did a handful of races in 1967 and 1968 it was actually a competitive proposition taking two second places at Hockenheim and another at the Nürburgring.
Another shot of Siffert on his way to 2nd place at the Nürburgring.
SIGNIFICANT T102 RESULTS
1967
| DATE | RACE/VENUE | DRIVER | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13th October | I ADAC Preis von Baden-Württemberg, Hockenheim | Hubert Hahne Jo Siffert |
7th Retired |
| 20th October | XXVII Grand Prix d'Albi | Jo Siffert | 4th |
| 27th October | XX Gran Premio di Roma, Vallelunga | Hubert Hahne Jo Siffert |
10th 18th |
1968 |
| DATE | RACE/VENUE | DRIVER | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7th April | XIV B.A.R.C. "200" - Thruxton Trophy | Hubert Hahne Jo Siffert |
12th Retired |
| 13th April | III Deutschland Trophäe - I Jim Clark Gedächtnisrennen, Hockenheim | Hubert Hahne Jo Siffert |
2nd |
| 27th April | XXXII Internationales ADAC Eifelrennen, Nürburgring Nord-Schleife | Jo Siffert Hubert Hahne |
2nd 4th |
| 11th May | IV Gran Premio de Madrid, Jarama | Hubert Hahne | 5th |
| 8th June | VI Grote Prijs van Limborg, Zolder | Dieter Quester Hubert Hahne Jo Siffert |
Retired Retired Retired |
| 15th June | IV Rhein-Pokalrennen, Hockenheim | Hubert Hahne | 2nd |
Year(s) of Construction: 1967
Total Built: 2