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When V8s ruled the world, the 1970 Lola T70 Mk3B GT was king.#BRINGEARPLUGS | #ProjectMotorRacing pic.twitter.com/Nacz0cLb2i
— Project Motor Racing (@projectmracing) May 27, 2025
Straight4 continues its presentation of cars coming to the Project Motor Racing simulation project. The upcoming racing simulator will include a vast selection of racing classes from the now and then.
Straight4 announced the first car for the classic 1970s Sports car endurance racing class, in the form of the 1970 Lola T70 Mk3B GT.
The 1970 Lola T70 Mk3B GT will join a selection of classic racing cars from yesteryear, such as the Mosler MT900R, the Lister Storm, Gillet Vertigo, Saleen S7-R, Morgan Aero 8, TVR Tuscan T400R, Audi R8 LMP900, and the Marcos Mantara LM600.
As usual, keep in mind that all media included represents a work in progress.
1970 Lola T70 Mk3B GT
The 1970 Lola T70 Mk3B GT is a legendary sports prototype racing car, representing the pinnacle of Lola’s T70 series. Originally conceived by British race car designer Eric Broadley in 1965. The Mk3B GT, introduced for the 1969 season, was a significant evolution, with many considering it a virtually new car compared to its predecessors. Only the windscreen was carried over from the Mk3 Coupe.
The Mk3B utilized a full aluminum monocoque chassis, similar to the 1968 T160 Can-Am car, offering exceptional rigidity and lightweight construction. This design was a hallmark of Lola’s engineering.
The car had been powered by a selection of Chevrolet V8 engines, most commonly a 5.0-liter (304.8 cu in) or 5.9-liter (360 cu in) unit, though some early models used smaller displacements. These engines were often prepared by specialists like Traco. The 5.0-liter V8 paired with a Hewland LG600 5-speed manual gearbox could produce around 450-520 bhp at 7,000 rpm, resulting in formidable performance, with top speeds capable of exceeding 200 mph on long straights.
The Lola T70 Mk3B GT achieved significant success in endurance racing. Most notably, a Roger Penske-run Mk3B won the 1969 Daytona 24 Hours. It was a popular choice for privateer teams and competed against factory titans like the Ford GT40s and later the Porsche 917s. Several Mk3B chassis also made appearances in the iconic Steve McQueen film “Le Mans.”
About Straigh4:
At the end of 2022, Ian Bell (SimBin, Blimey Games, and Slightly Mad Studios) announced that he had founded a new studio branding named Straight4Games or just plain Straight4.
At this point, Straight4 had revealed they were working on a new racing simulation with the project name GTR Revival, later renamed to GTRevival and now Project Motor Racing, which should become available for the PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S platforms.
Project Motor Racing is scheduled to become available in 2025. You can check out some more GTRevival / Project Motor Racing news here.
Official Webpage – straight4.com – Project Motor Racing
