Vehicle Description
Step into the rarefied world of prototype racing with this iconic
1999 Lola B2K/40, chassis HU01S, the very first B2K/40 ever
constructed and Lola's original SR2-spec customer car. One of only
16 examples ever built, this car represents the pinnacle of
privateer endurance racing from an era when innovation, passion,
and craftsmanship combined to create machines that could both
thrill on track and offer true accessibility to private teams.
Designed for the fiercely competitive SRII and LMP675 classes, the
B2K/40 was one of the last truly privateer-friendly prototypes,
lightweight, nimble, and deadly fast. With a dry weight of just 750
kg (1,654 lbs) and powered by a screaming Nissan/AER 3.0-liter
naturally aspirated V6, redlining at 8,200 rpm, this car delivers a
staggering power-to-weight ratio of approximately 0.53 bhp/kg. It
is a perfect storm of agility and power, primed to conquer road
courses with razor-sharp precision.
The story of this chassis is woven with racing glory. Campaigned in
2000 by renowned drivers Martin Snow and Larry Schumacher, it not
only battled through the grueling Grand-Am SRII series but emerged
victorious with an SRII class win at Road America and an impressive
11th overall finish at ALMS Laguna Seca, proof of its relentless
competitiveness and engineering excellence. Years later, under the
guidance of historic racing ace Neil Primrose, it claimed a
stunning Group D victory at the 2018 HSR Classic Daytona 24,
showcasing its timeless speed and enduring spirit.
Beneath its sleek composite body, refinished strikingly in yellow
and black, lies a meticulously maintained machine. The Nissan/AER
V6 was rebuilt in 2016 and has just 27 hours since, assuring
reliability and blistering performance. Shifting is razor sharp
thanks to a Hewland six-speed sequential transaxle with Lola-spec
differential, while the chassis combines lightweight aluminum and
carbon fiber with a full integrated roll cage for safety and
rigidity. The car rides on pushrod-actuated �hlins dampers with
adjustable settings, AP Racing brakes recently serviced, and sits
on OZ Magnesio 18" center-lock wheels wrapped in Pirelli rain
tires, with a full complement of spares ready to keep you on
track.
Step inside and experience a driver-focused cockpit with a
right-hand-drive carbon-fiber racing bucket seat and a Schroth
harness valid through 2027. The MoTeC digital dash with
data-logging, Momo yoke steering wheel, and custom switchgear put
full control at your fingertips, while essential safety features
like an integrated fire-suppression system, air-jack mounts, and
tow hooks complete this race-ready package.
This Lola B2K/40 is more than just a racecar. It is a rolling
legend, a testament to an era of motorsport where raw speed met
technical ingenuity, and where racers forged their own paths to
victory. It comes with a binder packed full of technical specs,
rebuild records, and race history, a treasure trove for the
enthusiast who understands what this car represents.
If you crave the roar of a V6 at the edge of its rev limiter, the
feel of a lightweight chassis carving through corners, and the
pride of owning an exceptionally rare and historically significant
prototype, this is your chance. Do not miss the opportunity to
become the next steward of chassis HU01S and write your own chapter
in its extraordinary racing legacy.
