Lola Cars appoints Sustain as sustainable fuel partner for T70S project
Lola Cars and the Coryton Innovation Hub have announced that Sustain will be the official sustainable fuel partner for testing and production of the T70S and T70S GT.
Sustain develops responsible and sustainable fuels that contribute towards the push for net zero. Its Racing and Classic fuels are produced at the Coryton Innovation Hub by the Aspen Group.
For the development of the T70S and T70S GT, Sustain has provided a bespoke fuel blend technically tailored for racing vehicles. This product uses advanced second-generation biofuel that recycles carbon already in the atmosphere, rather than releasing additional carbon from fossil fuels that are currently locked underground. Containing 100% sustainable content, it enables the fuel to deliver an 80% greenhouse gas (GHG) saving compared to fossil fuels while ensuring exceptional, reliable performance.
The fuel will support Lola Cars’ efforts to maintain the T70S’s sustainability credentials. Manufacturing innovations have already reduced the car’s CO₂ emissions by 54% compared with conventional benchmarks. The fuel will be used in the development of all 16 planned cars across the track-focused T70S and road-going T70S GT variants.
Matt Faulks, executive innovation director of Lola Cars, said, “Working with Sustain enables us to use a sustainable fuel throughout our testing and development program for both the T70S and the T70S GT, without sacrificing performance. The fuel is the perfect fit for our requirements, providing demonstrable reduction in lifecycle emissions and showing how it is possible to faithfully reimagine a 1960s icon while still delivering on sustainability goals.”
Suresh Nahar, brand manager for Sustain, added, “These latest evolutions of the T70 bring together iconic racing car design with innovative sustainable materials and an authentic, uncompromised driving experience. With Sustain fuel in the engine, we can help preserve their deep connection to historic motorsport while showcasing technologies that could transform our future too. It’s the perfect partnership!”
The T70S has completed 4,000km of testing with Lola’s official test driver, Johnny Herbert. It is available in two specifications: the track-focused T70S, which produces 530bhp, reaches 203mph and accelerates from 0-60mph in 2.5 seconds; and the road-registered T70S GT, which delivers 500bhp, a 200mph top speed and a 0-60mph time of 2.9 seconds. The GT retains the race car’s core design while incorporating changes to improve road drivability. The T70S is supplied with an FIA Historic Technical Passport.
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