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Chevron B26

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Chevron B26[1]
CategoryGroup 6
ConstructorChevron
Designer(s)Derek Bennett
Production1973
PredecessorChevron B23
SuccessorChevron B31
Technical specifications
ChassisAluminum 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
EngineMid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 2.0 L (122 cu in), Hart 420R, I4, NA
TransmissionHewland FT-200 5-speed manual
Power285 hp (213 kW).
Competition history

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]

References

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  1. ^ "1973 - 1974 Chevron B26 Hart Specifications". Ultimatecarpage.com.
  2. ^ "Chevron B26 - chassis # B26/74/05". racecarsdirect.com.
  3. ^ "Chevron B26 - Model Information". conceptcarz.com.
  4. ^ "Chevron B26". Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  5. ^ Brown, Allen. "Chevron « Marques « OldRacingCars.com". OldRacingCars.com.
  6. ^ "Hot Chocolate - The super Chevron B26 races on". January 27, 2021.