AVS Shadow

The AVS Shadow, also known as the Shadow Mk.I, 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 1970. It was Shadow's first Can-Am car. Powered by a naturally aspirated, Chevrolet big-block engine, developing 740 hp (550 kW), and 655 lb⋅ft (888 N⋅m) of torque.^{[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]}

Shadow-Chevrolet MK I

AVS Shadow

Category	Can-Am (Group 7)
Constructor	Shadow
Designer(s)	Trevor Harris
Production	1969-1970
Successor	Shadow Mk.II
Technical specifications
Chassis	Aluminum monocoque with Honeycomb-reinforced Fiberglass panels
Suspension (front)	Double wishbone, coil springs over friction dampers, anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)	Double wishbone, coil springs over friction dampers, 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	86 in (218.4 cm)
Engine	Chevrolet 8,095 cc (494 cu in) V8 engine naturally aspirated mid-engined
Transmission	Hewland L.G.500 4-speed or L.G.600 5-speed manual
Power	740 hp (550 kW) 655 lb⋅ft (888 N⋅m) of torque
Weight	1,799 lb (816.0 kg)
Tyres	Goodyear
Competition history
Notable entrants	Advanced Vehicle Systems
Notable drivers	Jackie Oliver
Debut	1970 Can-Am Mosport
Entries Wins Podiums 10 0 0