Chevron B26[1] | |
Production: | 1973 |
Category: | Group 6 |
Designer: | Derek Bennett |
Constructor: | Chevron |
Chassis: | Aluminum monocoque covered in fiberglass body panels |
Front Suspension: | Double wishbones, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar |
Rear Suspension: | Lower wishbones, top links, twin trail arms, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar |
Engine Name: | Mid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 20NaN0, Hart 420R, I4, NA |
Power: | . |
Type: | Hewland FT-200 5-speed manual |
Successor: | Chevron B31 |
The Chevron B26 is a 2-liter Group 6 sports prototype race car, designed, developed and built by British manufacturer Chevron, in 1973.[2] [3] Over its racing career, spanning 14 years, it won a total of 17 race wins (including 17 additional class wins), achieved 43 podium finishes, and clinched 9 pole positions.[4] It was powered by a naturally-aspirated Hart 420R four-cylinder engine, developing .[5] [6]