2026 LOLA T70S
By Lorenzo Bianchi April 7, 2026
Faithful recreation of the original Lola T70 using archival data.
530bhp V8 with 0–60 mph in 2.5 seconds and 203 mph top speed.
New natural composite body reduces CO₂ emissions by 54%.
A historic race car brought back with careful restraint
The 2026 Lola T70S doesn’t try to reinvent the original.
It sticks close to it. Very close. This is essentially a recreation of the 1960s T70, built using original drawings and detailed scans of surviving cars. The goal wasn’t to reinterpret the design, but to refine it where modern engineering allows.
That approach shows. It feels more like continuation than revival.
Exterior stays true to the original proportions
Visually, the T70S looks exactly how you’d expect.
Low, wide, and shaped around function rather than style. The proportions are dictated by the original race car, and Lola hasn’t tried to modernise them for the sake of it.
What’s different sits beneath the surface. The bodywork now uses Lola’s Natural Composite System, a material made from plant and basalt fibres combined with a renewable resin.
It’s a significant shift technically, but you wouldn’t know it just by looking. The surface still carries the same character as the original.
Proportions reflect its racing origins
This is still a race car at its core.
The low ride height, long rear deck, and compact cockpit all come directly from the original T70 layout. Nothing about it has been softened to suit modern expectations.
Each car is built around a lightweight aluminium monocoque chassis, which keeps the structure rigid while maintaining low weight.
The stance is purposeful. Everything about it points back to its racing history.
Interior remains focused and minimal
Inside, the T70S doesn’t pretend to be anything other than what it is.
The cabin is minimal, with a clear focus on the driving position and mechanical connection. There’s no attempt to introduce luxury features or modern infotainment systems.
For those opting for the road-registered T70S GT, a few concessions are made. Ergonomics are improved slightly, and basic features like climate control and limited storage are included.
But even then, the focus remains firmly on the driving experience.
Powertrain delivers period-correct performance
At the centre of the T70S is a 5.0-litre small-block Chevrolet V8 producing 530bhp.
It’s paired with a period-correct transaxle and double wishbone suspension, keeping the driving dynamics aligned with the original car.
Performance figures are strong. The T70S reaches 60 mph in around 2.5 seconds and tops out at 203 mph.
The road-focused T70S GT uses a larger 6.2-litre V8 producing 500bhp, with slightly softer performance figures but improved usability.
Sustainability becomes part of the engineering story
One of the more unexpected elements here is the focus on materials.
The Natural Composite System reduces CO₂ emissions by around 54 percent compared to conventional manufacturing processes.
Magnesium components are produced using solar-powered processes, and several manufacturing steps have been reworked to lower environmental impact.
It’s not something you’d typically associate with a car like this.
Built in small numbers, aimed at a specific audience
The 2026 Lola T70S is limited to just 16 cars.
Two versions are offered — the track-focused T70S and the road-legal T70S GT. Both stay close to the original concept, with only minor adjustments where necessary.
It doesn’t try to compete with modern supercars.
It exists for a different reason. To bring back a specific moment in motorsport history, but with the precision and materials available today.