Chevron B26

{{Infobox racing car

| Image = 1973 Chevron B26 (6192234836).jpg

| Name = Chevron B26{{Cite web|url=https://www.ultimatecarpage.com//spec/100/Chevron-B26-Hart.html|title=1973 - 1974 Chevron B26 Hart Specifications|website=Ultimatecarpage.com}}

| Production = 1973

| Category = Group 6

| Designer = Derek Bennett

| Constructor = Chevron

| Chassis = Aluminum monocoque covered in fiberglass body panels

| Front suspension = Double wishbones, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar

| Rear suspension = Lower wishbones, top links, twin trail arms, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar

| Engine name = Mid-engine, longitudinally mounted, {{convert|2.0|L|cuin|0|abbr=on}}, Hart 420R, I4, NA

| Power = {{cvt|285|hp|kW}}.

| Type = Hewland FT-200 5-speed manual

| Differential =

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| Predecessor = Chevron B23

| Successor = Chevron B31

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The Chevron B26 is a 2-liter Group 6 sports prototype race car, designed, developed and built by British manufacturer Chevron, in 1973.{{Cite web|url=https://racecarsdirect.com/Advert/Details/60192/chevron-b26---chassis-b267405|title=Chevron B26 - chassis # B26/74/05|website=racecarsdirect.com}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/series.aspx?modelID=1337|title=Chevron B26 - Model Information|website=conceptcarz.com}} Over its racing career, spanning 14 years, it won a total of 17 race wins (including 17 additional class wins), achieved 43 podium finishes, and clinched 9 pole positions.{{cite web|url=https://www.racingsportscars.com/type/Chevron/B26.html|title=Chevron B26|access-date=25 June 2022}} It was powered by a naturally-aspirated {{cvt|2.0|L|cuin}} Hart 420R four-cylinder engine, developing {{cvt|285|hp|kW}}.{{Cite web|url=https://www.oldracingcars.com/chevron/|title=Chevron « Marques « OldRacingCars.com|first=Allen|last=Brown|website=OldRacingCars.com}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.collierautomedia.com/hot-chocolate-the-super-chevron-b26-races-on|title=Hot Chocolate - The super Chevron B26 races on|date=January 27, 2021}}

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