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Chevron B5

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Chevron B5
CategoryGroup 4
ConstructorChevron
Designer(s)Derek Bennett
Production1967
PredecessorChevron B4
SuccessorChevron B6
Technical specifications
ChassisAluminum-reinforced steel tubular space frame covered in aluminum 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
EngineMid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 2.0 L (122 cu in), BRM V8, NA
TransmissionHewland FT-200 5-speed manual
Competition history

The Chevron B5 is a sports racing car, designed and developed by British manufacturer Chevron, and built by David Bridges, in 1967. Only one single car was constructed. It was powered by a naturally-aspirated 2.0 L (120 cu in) BRM V8 engine. Over its racing career, spanning 4 years, it won a total of 3 races, and scored 7 podium finishes.[1][2][3]

References

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  1. ^ "Chevron B5". Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  2. ^ Brown, Allen. "Chevron « Marques « OldRacingCars.com". OldRacingCars.com.
  3. ^ "Chevron B5". Retrieved 25 June 2022.