Chevron B8

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title: "Chevron B8" type: doc version: 1 created: 2026-02-28 author: "Wikipedia contributors" status: active scope: public tags: ["chevron-racing-cars", "sports-prototypes", "24-hours-of-le-mans-race-cars", "group-4-(racing)-cars", "sports-racing-cars"] topic_path: "sports" source: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevron_B8" license: "CC BY-SA 4.0" wikipedia_page_id: 0 wikipedia_revision_id: 0

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Field	Value
Production	1968-1970
Image	Chevron B8 24.jpg
Category	Group 6
Group 4
Designer	Derek Bennett
Constructor	Chevron
Chassis	Steel-reinforced tubular space frame covered in fiberglass body panels
Front suspension	Double wishbones, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension	Lower wishbones, top links, twin trail arms, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar
Engine name	Mid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 1.6-2.75 L, Cosworth FVA,
BMW M10,
Coventry Climax FPF, I4, NA
Type	5-speed manual
Weight	550 kg
Predecessor	Chevron B6
Successor	Chevron B16
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| Production = 1968-1970 | Image = Chevron B8 24.jpg | Category = Group 6 Group 4 | Designer = Derek Bennett | Constructor = Chevron | Chassis = Steel-reinforced tubular space frame covered in fiberglass body panels | Front suspension = Double wishbones, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar | Rear suspension = Lower wishbones, top links, twin trail arms, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar | Engine name = Mid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 1.6-2.75 L, Cosworth FVA, BMW M10, Coventry Climax FPF, I4, NA | Type = 5-speed manual | Differential = | Fuel = | Tyres = | Weight = 550 kg | Predecessor = Chevron B6 | Successor = Chevron B16 The Chevron B8 is a lightweight sports racing car, designed, developed and built by British manufacturer Chevron Cars, in 1968. It is homologated in the Prototype category of the International Automobile Federation. It won thirty-six races during its various engagements. Only 44 cars were built.

Technical

It was powered by the different four-cylinder engines; including a Ford-Cosworth FVA, a BMW M10, and a Coventry Climax FPF. Power output ranged between 200-225 hp.

Racing history

The B8 entered the competition for the first time in 1967, on the occasion of the Danube Cup. Digby Martland finished sixth overall behind the wheel 4.

The Chevron B8 actively contested in racing competitions until 1986. Over its career, spanning 10 years, it won a total of 52 races, and scored 127 podium finishes, took 18 fastest race laps, and won 45 races in its class, respectively.

References

References

1. "1968 - 1970 Chevron B8 BMW Specifications".
2. "1968 Chevron B8 technical and mechanical specifications".
3. "1968 Chevron B8".
4. "1968 Chevron B8".
5. "Chevron B8 group 4 (1968) - Racing Cars".
6. "Chevron B8".
7. "Chevron B-8".
8. "Chevron B8".

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