Shadow DN4

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Shadow DN4
CategoryCan-Am (Group 7)
ConstructorShadow
Designer(s)Tony Southgate
PredecessorShadow DN2
Technical specifications
ChassisAluminum fiberglass monocoque
Suspension (front)Double wishbone, Coil springs over Damper, Anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)Twin lower links, Single upper links, Twin trailing-arms, Coil springs over Shock absorbers, Anti-roll bar
Length180 in (457.2 cm)
Width80 in (203.2 cm)
Wheelbase105 in (2,667.0 mm)
EngineChevrolet 7,439–8,112 cc (454–495 cu in) V8 engine naturally-aspirated mid-engined
TransmissionHewland LG-500 4-speed manual
Power745–850 hp (556–634 kW)
Weight1,860 lb (843.7 kg)
TyresFirestone
Competition history
Notable entrantsPhoenix Racing Organizations
Notable driversUnited Kingdom Jackie Oliver
United States George Follmer
Debut1974 Can-Am Mosport
RacesWins
54
Teams' Championships1: (Phoenix Racing Organizations)
Constructors' Championships1: Shadow
Drivers' Championships1: 1974 Can-Am (Jackie Oliver)

The Shadow DN4 is a sports prototype race car, built to Group 7 racing specifications, for competition in the Can-Am series, and later the World Sportscar Championship, in 1974 and 1976. Jackie Oliver successfully clinched 1974 Can-Am Championship season in this car, winning 4 out of the 5 races that season.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "1974 Shadow DN4 | Motorsport & Racing". 22 April 2016.
  2. ^ "1974 Shadow DN4 Chevrolet Specifications".
  3. ^ "Championship-winning DN4 Can Am Shadow flips at Road America reunion". 27 July 2020.
  4. ^ "Shadow DN4". 13 November 2010.
  5. ^ "1974 Shadow DN4".
  6. ^ "1974 Shadow DN4". 6 July 2019.
  7. ^ "Machiavelli's Shadow – 1974 Shadow DN4-1P". June 2016.
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