Chevron B26 Explained

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1973 - 1974 Chevron B26 Hart Specifications. Ultimatecarpage.com.
  2. Web site: Chevron B26 - chassis # B26/74/05. racecarsdirect.com.
  3. Web site: Chevron B26 - Model Information. conceptcarz.com.
  4. Web site: Chevron B26. 25 June 2022.
  5. Web site: Chevron « Marques « OldRacingCars.com. Allen. Brown. OldRacingCars.com.
  6. Web site: Hot Chocolate - The super Chevron B26 races on. January 27, 2021.