| Designer(s) | Derek Bennett |
|---|---|
| Production | 33 units |
| Predecessor | Chevron B30 |
| Successor | Chevron B38 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Power | 165 hp (123 kW) |
| Weight | 450 kg |
| Competition history | |
Chevron B34 was a successful Formula 3 and Formula Atlantic racing car built by Chevron Cars. Designed in 1975 by Derek Bennett, the B34 was initially intended for Formula Atlantic but was adapted for Formula 3 in the winter of 1975/1976. The car featured a Toyota/Novamotor PFT 2T-G inline-four engine producing 165 hp (123 kW) and was known for its wide track and excellent handling characteristics.
Chevron produced 33 units of the B34, which achieved significant success in both European and British Formula 3 championships. Notably, Riccardo Patrese won the 1976 European Formula 3 Championship driving a B34, securing victories at Zandvoort, Enna, Monza, and Kassel-Calden. The B34 also saw success in the British Formula 3 Championship, with drivers like Rupert Keegan and Geoff Lees achieving race wins.
The B34 became one of Chevron's most successful and best-selling racing cars. It was eventually succeeded by the Chevron B38 in 1977.
The Chevron B34 was a successful Formula Atlantic and Formula 3 racing car built by Chevron Cars. It was powered by the Toyota/Novamotor PFT 2T-G 2.0 L (120 cu in) inline-four engine; which was good for 165 hp (123 kW). [1] [2]
The B34 was designed in 1975 as a Formula Atlantic racing car, but when the 1976 Formula 3 European Championship was held with more races than in 1975, it was decided in the winter of 1975/1976 to convert the B34 to Formula 3. The first runs with a test car were successful and Derek Bennett consistently developed the racing car further. Unlike the Formula Atlantic car, which was powered by a Hart engine, the Formula 3 car had a Toyota power unit. Chevron built 33 versions of the well-developed B34 chassis. This, in turn, naturally tempted many drivers, most of which achieved great success with the car. [3]
The factory supported the Italian Trivellato team in the European championship and Riccardo Patrese became the European Formula 3 champion with victories in Zandvoort, Enna, Monza, and Kassel-Calden with the B34. Rupert Keegan and Geoff Lees both celebrated victories in the British Formula 3 Championship and the B34 became one of the best-selling Chevron racing cars ever. It was eventually succeeded by the Chevron B38, in 1977. [4]