Chevron B6
| Category | Group 4[1] |
|---|---|
| Constructor | Chevron |
| Designer(s) | Derek Bennett |
| Production | 1967[2][3] |
| Predecessor | Chevron B5 |
| Successor | Chevron B8 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Chassis | Aluminum-reinforced steel tubular space frame covered in aluminum body panels |
| Suspension (front) | Double wishbones, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar |
| Suspension (rear) | Lower wishbones, top links, twin trail arms, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar |
| Wheelbase | 2,340 mm (92 in)[4] |
| Engine | Mid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 2.0 L (122 cu in), BMW M10 I4, NA |
| Transmission | Hewland FT-200 5-speed manual |
| Power | 240 hp (180 kW)[5] |
| Weight | 600 kg (1,300 lb) |
| Competition history | |
The Chevron B6 is a lightweight sports racing car, designed, developed and built by British manufacturer Chevron Cars, in 1967. Only 7 cars were built, which makes it very rare. Over its career, spanning 8 years, it won a total of 15 races, plus 4 additional class wins, clinched 1 pole position, and scored 30 total podium finishes.[6][7][8]
References
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