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Chaparral 2E

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Chaparral 2E[1][2]
CategoryGroup 7
ConstructorChaparral Cars
Designer(s)Jim Hall
Hap Sharp
Production1965
Technical specifications
ChassisReinforced aluminum alloy monocoque, fiberglass body
Suspension (front)unequal-length double wishbones, coil springs over tubular shock absorbers, anti-roll bar, anti-dive geometry
Suspension (rear)unequal-length reversed lower wishbones, single top links, twin trailing arms, coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar, anti-dive/squat geometry
Length158 in (4,000 mm)
Width64 in (1,600 mm)
Height27 in (690 mm)
Axle track53.5 in (1,360 mm) (front)
52 in (1,300 mm) (rear)
Wheelbase90 in (2,300 mm)
EngineChevrolet 327 cu in (5,359 cc) all-aluminum small-block OHV V8 naturally aspirated mid-engined, longitudinally mounted
TransmissionChaparral 2-speed automatic
Power450–475 hp (336–354 kW) @ 6,800 rpm[3]
Weight1,550–1,560 lb (700–710 kg)
BrakesSolid discs
TiresFirestone
Chaparral cast-alloy one-piece center-locking 16 in wheels
Competition history
Notable entrantsUnited States Chaparral Cars Inc.
Debut1966 Player's 200
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
181400

The Chaparral 2E is a Group 6 sports prototype race car designed and developed by both Jim Hall and Hap Sharp, and built by American manufacturer Chaparral, which campaigned in the Can-Am Championship series, in 1966.[4][5][6][7]

References

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  1. ^ "1966 Chaparral 2E Chevrolet Specifications". Ultimatecarpage.com.
  2. ^ "Petroleum Museum | Chaparral 2E". petroleummuseum.org.
  3. ^ David, Dennis (May 6, 2009). "Chaparral 2E".
  4. ^ "The Chaparral 2E Was A Guiding Light in Race Car Aerodynamics". MotorTrend. October 31, 2016.
  5. ^ conceptcarz.com/s3324/chaparral-2e.aspx
  6. ^ "Classic: Chaparral 2".
  7. ^ "Chaparral 2E". Car and Driver. June 1, 2007.