Learn more about the Lola wind tunnel
WHAT WE DO
The 50%-scale moving ground plane wind tunnel boasts wind speeds of up to 65m/sec (145mph) to deliver an unprecedented service for reliability, accuracy and repeatability; bringing an outstanding correlation to performance for on-track, road or aerospace design.
FACILITIES
The Lola Technical Centre facilities are complimented by a fully secure control room with complete model making facilities. Automated model controls allow a wide range of pitch, roll and yaw-attitudes to be evaluated. A ground floor seven-post vehicle dynamic test rig delivers an additional research and development service for both commercial and competition cars.
WIND TUNNEL SPECIFICATIONS
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Test section configuration
2.70 metres wide x 2.47 metres high
Diffuser configuration
7:1 contraction ratio
Fan configuration Lola-designed and built 5-blade carbon composite unit Main fan drive motor
650kW (872hp)
Overhead balance
6-component unit with accuracy >0.04% of range
Model attitude control
Pitch, heave, roll, yaw, wheel steering
Rolling road area
2.0 metres wide x 4.0 metres long
Rolling road motor
200 kW (268hp)
Rolling road yaw angle
±10º
Rolling road sensors
4 pressure and 4 temperature