Sports racing car
Racing car model
Chevron B12Category | Group 4 |
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Constructor | Chevron |
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Designer(s) | Derek Bennett |
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Production | 1968–1972 |
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Chassis | Steel-reinforced tubular space frame covered in fiberglass body panels |
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Suspension (front) | Double wishbones, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar |
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Suspension (rear) | Lower wishbones, top links, twin trail arms, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar |
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Engine | Mid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 3.0 L (183 cu in), 90°, DOHC, Repco 620 V8, NA |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual |
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Weight | 550 kg (1,210 lb) |
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The Chevron B12 is a lightweight sports racing car, designed, developed and built by British manufacturer Chevron Cars, in 1968, and was essentially a modified (lengthened) version of their B8 model.[1][2][3][4][5]
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