Shadow DN2

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Shadow DN2
Category Can-Am (Group 7)
Constructor Shadow
Designer(s) Tony Southgate
Peter Bryant [1]
Predecessor Shadow Mk.II
Successor Shadow DN4
Technical specifications
Chassis Fiberglass aluminum semi-monocoque tub
Suspension (front) Double wishbone, coil springs over damper, anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)Lower suspension, coil springs over damper, anti-roll bar
Width82.5 in (209.6 cm)
Axle track 62 in (157.5 cm) (Front)
61 in (154.9 cm) (Rear)
Wheelbase 103 in (261.6 cm)
Engine Chevrolet 8,095 cc (494 cu in) V8 engine twin-turbocharged mid-engined
Transmission Hewland 4-speed manual
Power800–1,200 hp (600–890 kW)
981–985 lb⋅ft (1,330–1,335 N⋅m) of torque
Weight1,654 lb (750.2 kg)
Tyres Firestone
Competition history
Notable entrants Advanced Vehicle Systems
Don Nichol's Racing
Notable drivers Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jackie Oliver
Flag of Brazil.svg José Carlos Pace
Debut 1972 Can-Am Mosport

The Shadow DN2, also known as the Shadow Mk.III, is a purpose-built sports prototype race car, designed, developed and built by Shadow Racing Cars to Group 7 racing specifications, to compete in the Can-Am racing series, in 1972 and 1973. It was powered by an extremely powerful Chevrolet big-block engine, developing between 800–1,200 hp (600–890 kW), depending on boost pressure levels, and generating an asphalt-shredding 985 lb⋅ft (1,335 N⋅m) of torque The turbocharged system was used for three races, then the team switched back to a naturally aspirated engine, still producing 735 hp (548 kW); which was more than enough to get the job done. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10]

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