Shadow Mk.II
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.
| Category | Can-Am (Group 7) | ||||||
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| Constructor | Shadow | ||||||
| Designers | 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 | ||||||
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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
[edit]- ^ "Peter Bryant, creator of Can-Am's 'Titanium Car,' dead at 71". 31 March 2009.
- ^ "1971 Shadow Mk II Chevrolet Specifications". ultimatecarpage.com.
- ^ "Photos of Shadow Mk II". racingsportscars.com.
- ^ "Shadow Mk II". racingsportscars.com.
- ^ "1971 Shadow Mk II Chevrolet - Images, Specifications and Information". ultimatecarpage.com.
- ^ "1971 Shadow MK II". conceptcarz.com.
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