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| Image = 1973 Chevron B26 (6192234836).jpg |
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| Name = Chevron B26<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ultimatecarpage.com//spec/100/Chevron-B26-Hart.html|title=1973 - 1974 Chevron B26 Hart Specifications|website=Ultimatecarpage.com}}</ref> |
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| Production = 1973 |
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| Category = [[Group 6 (racing)|Group 6]] |
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| Designer = [[Derek Bennett (engineer)|Derek Bennett]] |
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| Chassis = [[Aluminum]] [[monocoque]] covered in [[fiberglass]] body panels |
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| Front suspension = [[Double wishbone suspension|Double wishbones]], [[coil spring]]s over [[Shock absorber|dampers]], [[anti-roll bar]] |
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| Rear suspension = Lower wishbones, top links, [[Trailing-arm suspension|twin trail arms]], coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar |
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| Engine name = [[Mid-engine]], [[longitudinal engine|longitudinally mounted]], {{convert|2.0|L|cuin|0|abbr=on}}, [[Hart 420 engine|Hart ''420R'']], [[Inline-four engine|I4]], [[Naturally-aspirated engine|NA]] |
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| Power = {{cvt|285|hp|kW}}. |
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| Type = [[Hewland|Hewland ''FT-200'']] 5-speed [[Manual transmission|manual]] |
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| Predecessor = [[Chevron B23]] |
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| Successor = [[Chevron B31]] |
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The '''Chevron B26''' is a 2-liter [[Group 6 (racing)|Group 6]] [[sports prototype]] race car, designed, developed and built by British manufacturer [[Chevron Cars Ltd|Chevron]], in 1973.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://racecarsdirect.com/Advert/Details/60192/chevron-b26---chassis-b267405|title=Chevron B26 - chassis # B26/74/05|website=racecarsdirect.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/series.aspx?modelID=1337|title=Chevron B26 - Model Information|website=conceptcarz.com}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.racingsportscars.com/type/Chevron/B26.html|title=Chevron B26|access-date=25 June 2022}}</ref> It was powered by a [[naturally-aspirated]] {{cvt|2.0|L|cuin}} [[Hart 420 engine|Hart 420R]] [[Inline-four engine|four-cylinder engine]], developing {{cvt|285|hp|kW}}.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.oldracingcars.com/chevron/|title=Chevron « Marques « OldRacingCars.com|first=Allen|last=Brown|website=OldRacingCars.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.collierautomedia.com/hot-chocolate-the-super-chevron-b26-races-on|title=Hot Chocolate - The super Chevron B26 races on|date=January 27, 2021}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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{{reflist}} |
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[[Category:Chevron racing cars]] |
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[[Category:Sports prototypes]] |
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[[Category:24 Hours of Le Mans race cars]] |
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[[Category:Sports racing cars]] |
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Latest revision as of 03:06, 25 June 2022
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| Category | Group 6 |
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| Constructor | Chevron |
| Designer(s) | Derek Bennett |
| Production | 1973 |
| Predecessor | Chevron B23 |
| Successor | Chevron B31 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Chassis | Aluminum monocoque covered in fiberglass body panels |
| Suspension (front) | Double wishbones, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar |
| Suspension (rear) | Lower wishbones, top links, twin trail arms, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar |
| Engine | Mid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 2.0 L (122 cu in), Hart 420R, I4, NA |
| Transmission | Hewland FT-200 5-speed manual |
| Power | 285 hp (213 kW). |
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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 2.0 L (120 cu in) Hart 420R four-cylinder engine, developing 285 hp (213 kW).[5][6]
References[edit]
- ^ "1973 - 1974 Chevron B26 Hart Specifications". Ultimatecarpage.com.
- ^ "Chevron B26 - chassis # B26/74/05". racecarsdirect.com.
- ^ "Chevron B26 - Model Information". conceptcarz.com.
- ^ "Chevron B26". Retrieved 25 June 2022.
- ^ Brown, Allen. "Chevron « Marques « OldRacingCars.com". OldRacingCars.com.
- ^ "Hot Chocolate - The super Chevron B26 races on". January 27, 2021.