The Shadow DN4 is a sports prototype race car, built to Group 7 racing specifications, for competition in the Can-Am series, and later the World Sportscar Championship, in 1974 and 1976. Jackie Oliver successfully clinched 1974 Can-Am Championship season in this car, winning 4 out of the 5 races that season.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]
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Shadow DN4 |
| Category | Can-Am (Group 7) |
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| Constructor | Shadow |
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| Designer(s) | Tony Southgate |
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| Predecessor | Shadow DN2 |
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| Chassis | Aluminum fiberglass monocoque |
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| Suspension (front) | Double wishbone, Coil springs over Damper, Anti-roll bar |
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| Suspension (rear) | Twin lower links, Single upper links, Twin trailing-arms, Coil springs over Shock absorbers, Anti-roll bar |
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| Length | 180 in (457.2 cm) |
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| Width | 80 in (203.2 cm) |
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| Wheelbase | 105 in (2,667.0 mm) |
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| Engine | Chevrolet 7,439–8,112 cc (454–495 cu in) V8 engine naturally-aspirated mid-engined |
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| Transmission | Hewland LG-500 4-speed manual |
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| Power | 745–850 hp (556–634 kW) |
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| Weight | 1,860 lb (843.7 kg) |
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| Tyres | Firestone |
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| Notable entrants | Phoenix Racing Organizations |
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| Notable drivers | Jackie Oliver
George Follmer |
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| Debut | 1974 Can-Am Mosport |
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| Teams' Championships | 1: (Phoenix Racing Organizations) |
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| Constructors' Championships | 1: Shadow |
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| Drivers' Championships | 1: 1974 Can-Am (Jackie Oliver) |
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