Lola Cars Builds Race Cars From Plant Fibers, Seawater

Lola Cars is producing new T70S continuation race cars that incorporate a range of sustainable materials, including plant fibers, volcanic ash, and processed seawater. The original Lola T70 debuted in 1965 and was successful in various racing series. Lola Cars, which is rebuilding after a 2022 bankruptcy, is now offering 16 new T70S continuation cars. These vehicles can be configured for historic racing with FIA homologation papers or as UK road-legal T70S GT models.

Matt Faulks, executive innovation director at Lola Cars, discussed the company's use of these novel materials in the T70S. The integration of such components marks a significant departure from traditional race car construction, emphasizing sustainability alongside performance. This initiative aligns with a broader trend in motorsport where technological development is increasingly driven by the need for more environmentally conscious practices.

The T70S continuation cars are designed to appeal to the historic racing community, which has shown continued interest in the classic T70 model. By offering these new builds, Lola Cars is not only reviving a storied nameplate but also pushing the boundaries of material science within the automotive sector. The use of volcanic ash and processed seawater, in particular, highlights an innovative approach to sourcing and utilizing resources in high-performance vehicle manufacturing.