Chevron B6

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Chevron B6
Category Group 4 [1]
Constructor Chevron
Designer(s) Derek Bennett
Production1967 [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
Power240 hp (180 kW) [5]
Weight600 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]

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