Chevron B1 Explained

The Chevron B1 was the first car to be developed and built by British manufacturer Chevron, in 1965. Designed by Derek Bennett, it was lightweight open-wheel sports car, specifically intended and purpose-built to compete in the clubman class series of racing; a series for front-engined sports prototypes. Over its five-year career span, it won 7 races, scored 18 podium finishes, won an additional 8 races in its class, and scored one single pole position. Only two car were built. It was constructed out of a steel tubular spaceframe chassis, covered in aluminum body panels. This meant it was very light, weighing only . It was powered by a naturally-aspirated Ford-Cosworth.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chevron « Marques « OldRacingCars.com. Allen. Brown. OldRacingCars.com.
  2. Web site: 1965 Chevron B1 Ford - Images, Specifications and Information. Ultimatecarpage.com.
  3. Web site: Chevron B1 mk2. racecarsdirect.com. 12 October 2022 .
  4. Web site: Chevron B1. 24 June 2022.