The Chevron B26 is a 2-liter Group 6 sports prototype race car, designed, developed and built by British manufacturer Chevron, in 1973.[2][3] Over its racing career, spanning 14 years, it won a total of 17 race wins (including 17 additional class wins), achieved 43 podium finishes, and clinched 9 pole positions.[4] It was powered by a naturally-aspirated 2.0 L (120 cu in) Hart 420R four-cylinder engine, developing 285 hp (213 kW).[5][6]
.jpg){kind=icon} | |
| Category | Group 6 |
|---|---|
| Constructor | Chevron |
| Designer(s) | Derek Bennett |
| Production | 1973 |
| Predecessor | Chevron B23 |
| Successor | Chevron B31 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Chassis | Aluminum monocoque covered in fiberglass 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 |
| Engine | Mid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 2.0 L (122 cu in), Hart 420R, I4, NA |
| Transmission | Hewland FT-200 5-speed manual |
| Power | 285 hp (213 kW). |
| Competition history | |
References
edit- ^ "1973 - 1974 Chevron B26 Hart Specifications". Ultimatecarpage.com.
- ^ "Chevron B26 - chassis # B26/74/05". racecarsdirect.com.
- ^ "Chevron B26 - Model Information". conceptcarz.com.
- ^ "Chevron B26". Retrieved 25 June 2022.
- ^ Brown, Allen. "Chevron « Marques « OldRacingCars.com". OldRacingCars.com.
- ^ "Hot Chocolate - The super Chevron B26 races on". January 27, 2021.