# Chevron B26

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Racing car model

Chevron B26[1] Category Group 6 Constructor Chevron Designer Derek Bennett Production 1973 Predecessor Chevron B23 Successor Chevron B31 Technical specifications Chassis Aluminum monocoque covered in fiberglass 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 Engine Mid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 2.0 L (122 cu in), Hart 420R, I4, NA Transmission Hewland FT-200 5-speed manual Power 285 hp (213 kW). Competition history

The **Chevron B26** is a 2-liter [Group 6](/source/Group_6_(racing)) [sports prototype](/source/Sports_prototype) race car, designed, developed and built by British manufacturer [Chevron](/source/Chevron_Cars_Ltd), in 1973.[2][3] Over its racing career, spanning 14 years, it won a total of 17 race wins (including 17 additional class wins), achieved 43 podium finishes, and clinched 9 pole positions.[4] It was powered by a [naturally-aspirated](/source/Naturally-aspirated) 2.0 L (120 cu in) [Hart 420R](/source/Hart_420_engine) [four-cylinder engine](/source/Inline-four_engine), developing 285 hp (213 kW).[5][6]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["1973 - 1974 Chevron B26 Hart Specifications"](https://www.ultimatecarpage.com//spec/100/Chevron-B26-Hart.html). *Ultimatecarpage.com*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Chevron B26 - chassis # B26/74/05"](https://racecarsdirect.com/Advert/Details/60192/chevron-b26---chassis-b267405). *racecarsdirect.com*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Chevron B26 - Model Information"](https://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/series.aspx?modelID=1337). *conceptcarz.com*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Chevron B26"](https://www.racingsportscars.com/type/Chevron/B26.html). Retrieved 25 June 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Brown, Allen. ["Chevron « Marques « OldRacingCars.com"](https://www.oldracingcars.com/chevron/). *OldRacingCars.com*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Hot Chocolate - The super Chevron B26 races on"](https://www.collierautomedia.com/hot-chocolate-the-super-chevron-b26-races-on). January 27, 2021.

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