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Chevron B12

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Chevron B12
CategoryGroup 4
ConstructorChevron
Designer(s)Derek Bennett
Production1968–1972
Technical specifications
ChassisSteel-reinforced tubular space frame 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
EngineMid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 3.0 L (183 cu in), 90°, DOHC, Repco 620 V8, NA
Transmission5-speed manual
Weight550 kg (1,210 lb)
Competition history

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]

References

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  1. ^ "CHEVRON B12 REPCO V8 – EX JOHN WOOLFE".
  2. ^ "Chevron B12". Racing Sports Cars. Retrieved 2022-11-23.
  3. ^ "Chevron B12 Repco 1968". GTPlanet.
  4. ^ "Chevron B12 Le Mans 1968 ex John Woolfe". racecarsdirect.com.
  5. ^ Brown, Allen. "Chevron « Marques « OldRacingCars.com". OldRacingCars.com.