The Chaparral 2E 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 Can-Am Championship series, in 1966.[ 4] [ 5] [ 6] [ 7]
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Chaparral 2E[ 1] [ 2] Category Group 7 Constructor Chaparral Cars Designer(s) Jim Hall Hap Sharp Production 1965 Chassis Reinforced aluminum alloy monocoque , fiberglass body Suspension (front) unequal-length double wishbones, coil springs over tubular shock absorbers, anti-roll bar, anti-dive geometry Suspension (rear) unequal-length reversed lower wishbones, single top links, twin trailing arms, coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar, anti-dive/squat geometry Length 158 in (4,000 mm) Width 64 in (1,600 mm) Height 27 in (690 mm) Axle track 53.5 in (1,360 mm) (front) in (1,300 mm) (rear) Wheelbase 90 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 2-speed automatic Power 450–475 hp (336–354 kW) @ 6,800 rpm[ 3] Weight 1,550–1,560 lb (700–710 kg) Brakes Solid discs Tires Firestone center-locking 16 in wheelsNotable entrants Chaparral Cars Inc. Debut 1966 Player's 200
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