Chevron B3 Explained

Production:1966
Category:Group 4
Designer:Derek Bennett
Constructor:Chevron
Chassis:Aluminum-reinforced steel tubular space frame covered in aluminum 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, 1.60NaN0, Ford I4, NA
Type:Hewland FT-200 5-speed manual
Successor:Chevron B4

The Chevron B3 (also known as the Chevron GT) was the first sports racing car that was developed and built by British manufacturer Chevron, in 1966. It was designed by British engineer, Derek Bennett. It was powered by a naturally-aspirated Ford twin-cam four-cylinder engine. Over its racing career, spanning two years, it won a respectable 8 races (plus 1 additional class win), and took 10 podium finishes.[1] [2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chevron « Marques « OldRacingCars.com. Allen. Brown. OldRacingCars.com.
  2. Web site: Chevron B3. 25 June 2022.
  3. Web site: 1968 Chevron B8. www.classicdriver.com.