Shadow DN4

Shadow DN4

Category	Can-Am (Group 7)
Constructor	Shadow
Designer(s)	Tony Southgate
Predecessor	Shadow DN2
Technical specifications
Chassis	Aluminum fiberglass monocoque
Suspension (front)	Double wishbone, Coil springs over Damper, Anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)	Twin lower links, Single upper links, Twin trailing-arms, Coil springs over Shock absorbers, Anti-roll bar
Length	180 in (457.2 cm)
Width	80 in (203.2 cm)
Wheelbase	105 in (2,667.0 mm)
Engine	Chevrolet 7,439–8,112 cc (454–495 cu in) V8 engine naturally-aspirated mid-engined
Transmission	Hewland LG-500 4-speed manual
Power	745–850 hp (556–634 kW)
Weight	1,860 lb (843.7 kg)
Tyres	Firestone
Competition history
Notable entrants	Phoenix Racing Organizations
Notable drivers	Jackie Oliver George Follmer
Debut	1974 Can-Am Mosport
Races Wins 5 4
Teams' Championships	1: (Phoenix Racing Organizations)
Constructors' Championships	1: Shadow
Drivers' Championships	1: 1974 Can-Am (Jackie Oliver)

The Shadow DN4 is a sports prototype race car, built to Group 7 racing specifications, for competition in the Can-Am series, and later the World Sportscar Championship, in 1974 and 1976. Jackie Oliver successfully clinched 1974 Can-Am Championship season in this car, winning 4 out of the 5 races that season.^{[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]}

References

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2. "1974 Shadow DN4 Chevrolet Specifications".
3. "Championship-winning DN4 Can Am Shadow flips at Road America reunion". 27 July 2020.
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7. "Machiavelli's Shadow – 1974 Shadow DN4-1P". June 2016.