Chevron B6
CategoryGroup 4[1]
ConstructorChevron
Designer(s)Derek Bennett
Production1967[2][3]
PredecessorChevron B5
SuccessorChevron B8
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
Wheelbase2,340 mm (92 in)[4]
EngineMid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 2.0 L (122 cu in), BMW M10 I4, NA
TransmissionHewland FT-200 5-speed manual
Power240 hp (180 kW)[5]
Weight600 kg (1,300 lb)
Competition history

The Chevron B6 is a lightweight sports racing car, designed, developed and built by British manufacturer Chevron Cars, in 1967. Only 7 cars were built, which makes it very rare. Over its career, spanning 8 years, it won a total of 15 races, plus 4 additional class wins, clinched 1 pole position, and scored 30 total podium finishes.[6][7][8]

References

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  2. "1967 Chevron B6 BMW Specifications". Ultimatecarpage.com.
  3. "Chevron B6/B8". Motor Sport Magazine.
  4. "Chevron B6 BMW, 1967 [Auta5P ID:2893 EN]". auta5p.eu.
  5. "Chevron B6 BMW Specs :: autoviva.com". www.autoviva.com.
  6. "Chevron B6". Retrieved 24 June 2022.
  7. "Chevron B6". www.rmd.be.
  8. Brown, Allen. "Chevron « Marques « OldRacingCars.com". OldRacingCars.com.
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