Shadow Mk.II

Shadow Mk.II

Category	Can-Am (Group 7)
Constructor	Shadow
Designer(s)	Tony Southgate Peter Bryant[1]
Predecessor	AVS Shadow
Successor	Shadow DN2
Technical specifications
Chassis	Aluminum monocoque with Honeycomb-reinforced Fiberglass panels
Suspension (front)	Double wishbone, Coil springs over Damper, Anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)	Lower Suspension, Coil springs over Damper, Anti-roll bar
Width	82.5 in (209.6 cm)
Axle track	60 in (152.4 cm) (Front) 56 in (142.2 cm) (Rear)
Wheelbase	96 in (243.8 cm)
Engine	Chevrolet 8,095 cc (494 cu in) V8 engine naturally aspirated mid-engined
Transmission	Weismann 4-speed manual
Power	740 hp (550 kW) 655 lb⋅ft (888 N⋅m) of torque
Weight	1,799 lb (816.0 kg)
Tyres	Firestone
Competition history
Notable entrants	Advanced Vehicle Systems Don Nichol's Racing
Notable drivers	Jackie Oliver
Debut	1971 Can-Am Mosport
Entries Wins Podiums 8 0 1

The Shadow Mk.II, is a purpose-built sports prototype race car, designed, developed and built by Shadow Racing Cars to Group 7 racing specifications, specifically to compete in the Can-Am racing series, in 1971. It was powered by a naturally aspirated, Chevrolet big-block engine, developing 740 hp (550 kW), and 655 lb⋅ft (888 N⋅m) of torque.^{[2][3][4][5][6]}

References

1. "Peter Bryant, creator of Can-Am's 'Titanium Car,' dead at 71". 31 March 2009.
2. "1971 Shadow Mk II Chevrolet Specifications". ultimatecarpage.com.
3. "Photos of Shadow Mk II". racingsportscars.com.
4. "Shadow Mk II". racingsportscars.com.
5. "1971 Shadow Mk II Chevrolet - Images, Specifications and Information". ultimatecarpage.com.
6. "1971 Shadow MK II". conceptcarz.com.