The Chaparral 2D is a Group 6 sports prototype race car designed and developed by both Jim Hall and Hap Sharp , and built by American manufacturer Chaparral , which campaigned in the FIA World Sportscar Championship [ 4] between 1966 and 1967.[ 5] It famously won the 1966 1000 km Nürburgring , driven by Jo Bonnier and Phil Hill .[ 6] [ 7] [ 8]
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Chaparral 2D[ 1] [ 2] Category Group 6 Designer(s) Jim Hall Hap Sharp Production 1965 Chassis Fiberglass 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 Length 158 in (4,000 mm) Width 68 in (1,700 mm) Height 39.5 in (1,000 mm) Axle track 56 in (1,400 mm) (front) 53 in (1,300 mm) (rear) Wheelbase 91 in (2,300 mm) Engine Chevrolet 327 cu in (5,359 cc) all-aluminum small-block OHV V8 naturally aspirated mid-engined , longitudinally mounted Transmission Chaparral 3-speed automatic Power 420 hp (313 kW) @ 6,800 rpm Weight 2,040 lb (930 kg) Brakes Solid discs Tires Firestone Chaparral cast-alloy one-piece center-locking 16 in wheelsNotable entrants Chaparral Cars Inc. Debut 1966 24 Hours of Daytona [ 3]
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