A Name from the Archives, Back in the Conversation
Unless you’re a motorsport diehard, Lola Cars probably isn’t a name you hear every day. The British brand has mostly kept out of the limelight lately, even though it built some of the most important race cars in history. In the 1960s, Lola’s machines went up against the big names and earned a reputation as the go-to choice for privateers who wanted to punch above their weight.
Now, Lola is quietly stepping back into the game. Instead of following the latest trends, the brand is reaching into its own history for inspiration. The result: the T70S and T70S GT. Both are ultra-limited, modern takes on one of Lola’s most legendary race cars.
This is not a traditional continuation model. Instead, it’s a modern reinterpretation, using original drawings and scans to stay close to the 1965 design, but updated with current engineering. The result is a car that connects to its past while meeting today’s standards, at a time when most new cars are focused on electrification.
Old-School Muscle, Modern Precision
At its heart, the T70S sticks to a formula that feels almost rebellious now. The track version packs a naturally aspirated 5.0-liter Chevrolet V8 right behind the driver, good for 530 horsepower. That’s enough to launch it from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.5 seconds, with a top speed of 203 mph.
The road-going T70S GT dials things back slightly but remains serious. It uses a larger 6.2-liter V8 with 500 hp, hitting 60 mph in 2.9 seconds and topping out at around 200 mph. It also gets subtle usability tweaks like improved ergonomics and climate control, though the overall experience stays raw and mechanical.
Both versions use a lightweight aluminum monocoque and period-correct suspension. The setup is intentionally analog, giving you direct steering and almost nothing between you and the road.
The real innovation is less obvious. Lola’s new Natural Composite System swaps out traditional carbon fiber for plant-based and basalt fibers, all held together with resin made from sugarcane waste. This move cuts manufacturing emissions by more than half, but doesn’t sacrifice strength or durability.
Even the magnesium parts come from solar-powered extraction out of seawater. It sounds like something out of a lab, not a boutique supercar.
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Ultra-Limited, Ultra-Relevant
Lola is only building 16 of these cars in total, so this isn’t your typical product launch. It’s a collector’s piece. Pricing is still under wraps, but with this level of engineering and exclusivity, it’s clearly aimed at serious collectors.
But it’s not just about rarity, we believe. While most new performance cars chase silent speed and software, the T70S takes the opposite route. It matches modern EVs in numbers, but delivers real noise, vibration, and mechanical feel.
That’s what makes the T70S stand out. It doesn’t ignore progress, just uses it in its own way. The result is proof there’s still space for cars that feel alive, even as the industry gets quieter.
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