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Chaparral 2C

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Chaparral 2C[1]
CategorySports prototype
ConstructorChaparral Cars
Designer(s)Jim Hall
Hap Sharp
Production1965
Technical specifications
ChassisReinforced aluminum alloy monocoque, fiberglass body
Suspension (front)unequal-length double wishbones, coil springs over tubular shock absorbers, anti-roll bar, anti-drive geometry
Suspension (rear)unequal-length reversed lower wishbones, single top links, twin trailing arms, coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar, anti-drive/squat geometry
Length158 in (4,000 mm)
Width68 in (1,700 mm)
Height33.7 in (860 mm)
Axle track56 in (1,400 mm) (front)
53 in (1,300 mm) (rear)
Wheelbase91 in (2,300 mm)
EngineChevrolet 327 cu in (5,359 cc) all-aluminum small-block OHV V8[2] naturally aspirated mid-engined, longitudinally mounted
TransmissionGM 2-speed automatic
Power415–475 hp (309–354 kW) @ 6,800 rpm
380 lb⋅ft (520 N⋅m) torque
Weight1,550–1,700 lb (700–770 kg)[3]
BrakesSolid discs
TiresFirestone
Chaparral cast-alloy one-piece center-locking 16 in wheels
Competition history
Notable entrantsUnited States Chaparral Cars Inc.
Debut1965
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
40000

The Chaparral 2C is a sports prototype race car designed and developed by both Jim Hall and Hap Sharp, and built by American manufacturer Chaparral in October 1965,[4] to compete in a few non-championship sports car races that same year.[5][6]

References

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  1. ^ "chaparral 2 series". www.sportscars.tv.
  2. ^ Allison, Jeff (June 6, 2002). "1965 Chaparral 2: A legacy not in race results but design". Autoweek.
  3. ^ "Chaparral 2C, 1965 [Auta5P ID:2576 EN]". auta5p.eu.
  4. ^ "Classic: Chaparral 2".
  5. ^ https://www.racingsportscars.com/type/Chaparral/2C.html
  6. ^ "Chaparral 2C Chev – primotipo…". primotipo...