BRM P154

The BRM P154 is a purpose-built sports prototype race car, designed, developed and built by British Racing Motors to Group 7 racing specifications, specifically to compete in the Can-Am racing series, in 1970. It was BRM's first Can-Am car. It is powered by a naturally aspirated, Chevrolet big-block engine, developing 760 hp (570 kW), and 650 lb⋅ft (880 N⋅m) of torque.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]

BRM P154
CategoryCan-Am (Group 7)
ConstructorBRM
Designer(s)Tony Southgate
Production1970
SuccessorBRM P167
Technical specifications
ChassisGlass-fibre reinforced plastic with aluminium monocoque and fully stress engine
Suspension (front)Double wishbone, Coil springs over Friction Dampers, Anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)Reversed lower wishbones, top link, twin trailing arms, Coil springs over Friction Dampers, Anti-roll bar
Wheelbase93 in (236.2 cm)
EngineChevrolet 7,620–8,000 cc (465–488 cu in) V8 engine naturally aspirated mid-engined
TransmissionHewland L.G.500 4-speed manual
Power760 hp (570 kW)
650 lb⋅ft (880 N⋅m) of torque
Weight1,543 lb (699.9 kg)
TyresFirestone
Competition history
Notable entrantsCastrol Team BRM
Notable driversMexico Pedro Rodríguez
Debut1970 Can-Am Mosport

References
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