Lola T91/50 HU36 – Ex EDDIE IRVINE – Japan F3000

Unique car, ex-Japan F3000 race winner, completely rebuilt with 620 hp Chevrolet V8 engine, ready for BOSS GP, track use or high-end collecting.

Driven by Eddie Irvine for Team Cerumo, winner of vintage races in Japan (Mine Circuit / Suzuka GP support) with complete documentation and Cranfield crash testing.

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MAIN FEATURES OF THE VEHICLE
• Chassis: Lola T91/50 HU36
• Driver: Eddie Irvine – Japan F3000 race winner
• Series: Japanese Formula 3000, Team Cerumo – 7th overall in 1991
• Restoration: complete reconstruction of nuts and bolts, every component checked or renewed
• Use: ideal for BOSS GP, track days, historic racing or luxury collections
• Safety: crash test certified at the Cranfield Impact Centre (1991)

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ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
• Engine: Chevrolet Small Block V8 350ci (new construction, ~600 kilometres)
• Power: up to 620 bhp
• Block: GM 10066036 (4 bolts)
• Cylinder heads: GM 3998993, 75 cc chambers, 1.94‘/1.50’ valves
• Pistons: Wiseco 5006H3 forged high compression
• Intake: Weiand Xcelerator single plane
• Carburettor: Holley 4150 dual pump, 750 cfm
• Camshaft: race profile, over 7000 rpm
• Gearbox: Hewland 5-speed with PT Powerflow differential

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CHASSIS, SUSPENSION AND BRAKES
• Chassis: carbon-aluminium monocoque, compliant with FIA regulations
• Bodywork: carbon fibre with aerodynamic wings and integrated airbox
• Suspension: independent front/rear with KONI shock absorbers
• Brakes: AP Racing – 6-piston front, 4-piston rear, adjustable brake distribution
• Wheels: single magnesium nut (13‘ x 10’ front, 13‘ x 14.75’ rear)
• Tyres: new Avon slick tyres (plus extra set of wheels with new Avons)
• Safety equipment: 6-point safety belts, 130 L FIA fuel cell, FIA electric fire extinguishing system

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DOCUMENTS, SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
• Complete replacement exhaust system
• Set of additional springs
• Front and rear quick-lift ... jacks
• Extra set of wheels with new Avon tyres
• Various carbon fibre spare parts
• Compression test report (11.2–12.2 bar on all cylinders)
• Cranfield crash test and FIA documentation (1991)
• Original Lola documentation and race provenance

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HISTORY AND CONDITION
• Supplied new by Nova Engineering (Lola Japan) to Team Cerumo
• Competed in Japan F3000 with Eddie Irvine
• Race winner in Japan – official records available
• Stored in a climate-controlled facility in Europe
• Not used for approximately 5 years prior to recent recommissioning
• Now ready for use, subject to normal race checks

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