Lola is reviving one of its most iconic racers with a limited run of continuation cars—and, for the first time, a road-legal version is part of the plan.
Just 16 examples of the reborn T70S will be built, blending 1960s design with modern engineering.
The project recreates the final Mk3B iteration using original archive drawings and digital scans, preserving the low nose and distinctive stacked headlights.
While the silhouette stays true, the materials move forward: Lola replaces traditional fibreglass with its new Natural Composite System, combining plant fibres, basalt derived from volcanic rock and a resin sourced from sugar cane waste.
It’s a notable shift towards sustainability without altering the car’s visual authenticity.
For road use, the T70S GT pairs a 6.2-litre Chevrolet V8 with a six-speed Hewland manual gearbox, producing 500bhp and 455lb ft of torque.
With a dry weight of just 890kg, performance is predictably serious—0–62mph arrives in 2.9 seconds and top speed is pegged at 200mph.
Despite its race-bred layout, the GT introduces a touch of usability, adding Alcantara trim, modest luggage space and even air conditioning, though the exposed aluminium monocoque ensures it remains firmly driver-focused.
Former F1 driver Johnny Herbert is overseeing testing, underlining the car’s intent to stay as close to the original driving experience as possible.
Alongside it sits the track-only T70S, which leans harder into its racing roots. It uses a period-style 5.0-litre small-block Chevrolet V8 delivering 530bhp and 425lb ft through a five-speed Hewland LG600 gearbox.
Lighter at 860kg, it cuts the 0–62mph sprint to just 2.5 seconds and reaches 203mph. Each example will carry an FIA Historic Technical Passport, making it eligible for historic motorsport events.
The T70 name carries serious weight. From John Surtees’ dominant 1966 Can-Am title to Lola’s 1-2 finish at the 1969 Daytona 24 Hours against Porsche and Ford, the original cars were giants of endurance racing.
This continuation project taps directly into that heritage while carefully modernising the build process.
Now under the ownership of British racer Till Bechtolsheimer, who acquired the Lola assets in 2022, the marque is steadily returning to relevance.
This time, however, it’s doing so with something far more visceral than electric race programmes—a lightweight V8 machine that stays true to its roots while embracing a new era of craftsmanship.
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