{{Short description|Open-wheel racing car chassis}} {{sources needed|date=December 2025}} {{Infobox racing car | Name = Lola T500<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ultimatecarpage.com//spec/7170/Lola-T500-Cosworth.html|title=1978 - 1979 Lola T500 Cosworth Specifications|website=Ultimatecarpage.com}}</ref> | Image = Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum May 2026 19 (Al Unser's 1978 First National City Travelers Checks Lola T500).jpg | Category = USAC IndyCar | Constructor = Lola | Predecessor = Lola T270 | Successor = Lola T700 | Chassis = Aluminum monocoque with fully-stressed engine | Length = <!-- Use: {{convert|XXX|in|cm|1|abbr=on}} --> | Width = <!-- Use: {{convert|XXX|in|cm|1|abbr=on}} --> | Height = <!-- Use: {{convert|XXX|in|cm|1|abbr=on}} --> | Wheelbase = {{convert|110|in|cm|1|abbr=on}} | Track = {{convert|62.75|in|cm|1|abbr=on}} (front)<br />{{convert|62|in|cm|1|abbr=on}} (rear) | Front suspension = Lower wishbones, top rockers actuating in-board coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar | Rear suspension = Twin lower links, single top links, twin trailing arms, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar | Engine name = Cosworth DFX | Capacity = {{convert|2650|cc|cuin|1|abbr=on}} | Configuration = V8 80° | Turbo = | Engine position = Mid-engined, longitudinally mounted | Gearbox name= Hewland L.G.500 4 speed | Type = manual | Weight = {{convert|1598|lb|kg|1|abbr=on}} | Fuel = Methanol, supplied by Mobil | Tyres = Goodyear Eagle Speedway Specials - Rear 27.0x14.0-15 - Front 25.5x10.0-15 }} The '''Lola T500''' is an open-wheel racing car chassis, designed, developed and built by Lola Cars, that competed in the CART open-wheel racing series, for competition in the 1978, 1979, and 1980 USAC Championship Car seasons. It was powered by the {{cvt|840|hp|kW}} Ford-Cosworth DFX. Only 5 models were produced.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.lolaheritage.co.uk/2018/type_numbers/t500/t500.html|title=Lola Heritage|website=www.lolaheritage.co.uk}}</ref> It won a total of 3 races, all in 1978, including the famous and prestigious 1978 Indianapolis 500, being driven by Al Unser.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/7170/Lola-T500-Cosworth.html|title=1978 - 1979 Lola T500 Cosworth - Images, Specifications and Information|website=Ultimatecarpage.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://theracerhead.com/jim-hall-al-unser-indy-500-winner-chaparral-lola-t500/|title=Jim Hall, Al Unser, Indy 500 winner Chaparral Lola T500 Triple Crown|date=January 18, 2018}}</ref>
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