Project by Lucas di Grassi with Lola Cars, LamTec, Airshaper and Chris Paul Design.
Motorsports Reimagined
DGR-LOLA concept
Carefully engineered, CFD-tested, simulation-verified state of the art racing car to prove it can beat Formula 1 performances
engineered by Lucas di grassi
Swordfish Aero™
Variable Dynamic Downforce ™
Variable Dynamic Downforce ™
Aerodynamic drag is the critical variable in enabling an electric race car to perform competitively and maintain high speeds throughout an entire race. The design of this car prioritizes function over form, therefore the wheels are covered to ensure maximum aero efficiency.
Variable Dynamic Downforce ™
Variable Dynamic Downforce ™
Variable Dynamic Downforce ™
The active suction system is derived from the McMurtry “Downforce on Demand” concept—proven to be both effective and safe—and delivers extreme performance with remarkably low energy consumption.
Modular Battery System ™
Variable Dynamic Downforce ™
Modular Battery System ™
The batteries are divided into four modules, which can be exchanged or removed to reduce weight for qualifying or race sessions. A floor-mounted battery offers the advantage of a significantly lower center of gravity and improved weight distribution.
Safety improvements
Nospray™
FlexiStable™ downforce
FlexiStable™ downforce
The advantage of having covered wheels in rain conditions is the reduced spray. By actively closing the aero gaps in both front and rear wheels this effect will be increased and better visibility achieved.
FlexiStable™ downforce
FlexiStable™ downforce
FlexiStable™ downforce
The car will produce constant downforce across all speed range. The suction mechanism will only "add" downforce as the speed goes down. This will keep the car stable at high speeds and extremely fast at low speed corners, adding extra grip andc control to the vehicle.
