Chaparral 2D Explained

Chaparral 2D[1] [2]
Constructor:Chaparral Cars
Production:1965
Category:Group 6
Designer:Jim Hall
Hap Sharp
Team: Chaparral Cars Inc.
Chassis:Reinforced aluminum alloy monocoque, fiberglass body
Front Suspension:unequal-length double wishbones, coil springs over tubular shock absorbers, anti-roll bar, anti-drive geometry
Tires:Firestone
Chaparral cast-alloy one-piece center-locking 16 in wheels
Rear Suspension:unequal-length reversed lower wishbones, single top links, twin trailing arms, coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar, anti-drive/squat geometry
Track: (front)
(rear)
Engine Name:Chevrolet
Configuration:all-aluminum small-block OHV V8
Engine Position:mid-engined, longitudinally mounted
Turbo/Na:naturally aspirated
Gearbox Name:Chaparral
Gears:6-speed
Transmission Type:automatic
Power: @ 6,800 rpm
Debut:1966 24 Hours of Daytona[3]
Races:4
Wins:0
Podiums:0
Poles:0
Fastest Laps:0
Brakes:Solid discs

The Chaparral 2D is a Group 6 sports prototype race car designed and developed by both Jim Hall and Hap Sharp, and built by American manufacturer Chaparral, which campaigned in the FIA World Sportscar Championship[4] between 1966 and 1967.[5] It famously won the 1966 1000 km Nürburgring, being driven by Jo Bonnier and Phil Hill.[6] [7] [8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chaparral 2D, 1966 [Auta5P ID:2577 EN]]. auta5p.eu.
  2. Web site: Petroleum Museum | Chaparral 2D. petroleummuseum.org.
  3. Web site: Chaparral 2D Chevrolet group 6 (1966) - Racing Cars. tech-racingcars.wikidot.com.
  4. Web site: Chaparral 2C Chev. 26 March 2023.
  5. Web site: Looking Back At The Chaparral 2D. Medha. Karn. January 26, 2021. HotCars.
  6. Web site: 1966 - 1967 Chaparral 2D Chevrolet Specifications. Ultimatecarpage.com.
  7. Web site: The Crittenden Automotive Library. The Crittenden Automotive Library.
  8. Web site: Classic: Chaparral 2 - Winding Road Magazine. 26 March 2023.