Chevron B3

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Chevron B3
CategoryGroup 4
ConstructorChevron
Designer(s)Derek Bennett
Production1966
SuccessorChevron B4
Technical specifications
ChassisAluminum-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
EngineMid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 1.6 L (98 cu in), Ford I4, NA
TransmissionHewland FT-200 5-speed manual
Competition history

The Chevron B3 (also known as the Chevron GT) was the first sports racing car that was developed and built by British manufacturer Chevron, in 1966. It was designed by British engineer, Derek Bennett. It was powered by a naturally-aspirated 1.6 L (98 cu in) Ford twin-cam four-cylinder engine. Over its racing career, spanning two years, it won a respectable 8 races (plus 1 additional class win), and took 10 podium finishes.[1][2][3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Brown, Allen. "Chevron « Marques « OldRacingCars.com". OldRacingCars.com.
  2. ^ "Chevron B3". Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  3. ^ "1968 Chevron B8". www.classicdriver.com.