The regulatory changes of 1992 led Lola to design a new model, the T92 equipped with Cosworth XB boosters. Some sophisticated elements were prohibited to maintain reasonable costs for equipment.
The new eight-cylinder turbocharged V-cylinder engines should have a displacement of 2.670 cm3 and used methanol as fuel. With these specifications, Indy Car cars reached a power of between 800 and 850 hp. Fuel tank capacity was limited by 40 gallons to maintain consumption as a major factor. This was always highlighted as a feature of the category.
The 1992 Lola T92 was conventional, based on a monocoque chassis. Rahal-Hogan's team turned out to be the champion of that year, with a Lola T92 powered by Ilmor-Chis engines. The driver who won that championship was one of the team's owners, Bobby Rahal. Other competitive teams such as Newman-Haas and Ganessi used the Lola T92 equipped with Cosworth XB engines.
The Lola T93 was a technical development evolution applied to the successful T92. Newman-Haas cars dominated the 1993 season. Driver Nigel Mansell, who arrived in the USA the year after winning the Formula One Championship, had a surprising debut in the category. Mansell won six races and scored excellent results.
By 1994 Lola was the dominant chassis. At the Indianapolis competition were presented 19 T93s and 8 T92s. Lola held 9 of the top 10 places.
For the 1995 season this dominion came to an end, Reynard's entry was sensational leaving Lola behind for several years.
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