Chevron B4

The Chevron B4 was the second sports racing car to be developed and built by British manufacturer Chevron, in 1966. It was designed by British engineer, Derek Bennett. It was powered by a naturally-aspirated BMW M10 four-cylinder engine. Over its racing career, spanning two years, it only managed to score one class win, with its best race result being a 4th-place finish. Only one single model was built.[1][2][3][4]

Chevron B4
CategoryGroup 4
ConstructorChevron
Designer(s)Derek Bennett
Production1966
PredecessorChevron B3
SuccessorChevron B5
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), BMW I4, NA
TransmissionHewland FT-200 5-speed manual
Competition history

References

  1. Brown, Allen. "Chevron « Marques « OldRacingCars.com". OldRacingCars.com.
  2. "Chevron B4". Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  3. "Chevron B4". Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  4. https://www.pressreader.com/uk/motorsport-news/20180829/283192969233683 via PressReader. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
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