{"id":367574,"date":"2026-04-07T09:03:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T09:03:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/367574\/"},"modified":"2026-04-07T09:03:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T09:03:17","slug":"lola-t70s-returns-sub-900kg-v8-supercar-revival-with-just-16-units-planned","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/367574\/","title":{"rendered":"Lola T70S returns: sub-900kg V8 supercar revival with just 16 units planned"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lola revives the T70 with a sub-900kg supercar limited to 16 units.
\nChoice of road (373kW) or track (395kW) V8-powered variants.
\nLightweight composite chassis prioritises simplicity over modern tech.<\/p>\n

Lola Cars is making a bold return to the road (and the track) with a new supercar that leans heavily on its\u00a0racing heritage<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The reborn British marque has unveiled the T70S, a modern reinterpretation of its 1960s endurance racer, designed to strip driving back to its essentials.<\/p>\n

And in a world of increasingly heavy, tech-laden performance cars, this one goes the other way entirely.<\/p>\n


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Lightweight first, everything else second<\/p>\n

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The headline figure is weight.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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That\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a clear statement of intent: lightness over complexity.<\/p>\n

Two cars, two personalities<\/p>\n

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Buyers will have a choice between road and track variants, both powered by naturally aspirated V8s.<\/p>\n


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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.<\/p>\n

Performance is serious: 0 to 100km\/h in 2.9 seconds and a claimed top speed of 322km\/h.<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

Minimalism inside, maximum intent outside<\/p>\n

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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\u2019s about where the luxuries end.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

Whether that formula proves irresistible or niche, one thing\u2019s certain: Lola isn\u2019t chasing trends. It\u2019s chasing feel.<\/p>\n

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