Chevron B8
{{Infobox racing car
| Production = 1968-1970
| Image = Chevron B8 24.jpg
| Designer = Derek Bennett
| Constructor = Chevron
| Chassis = Steel-reinforced tubular space frame 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|1.6-2.75|L|cuin|0|abbr=on}}, Cosworth FVA,
BMW M10,
Coventry Climax FPF, I4, NA
| Type = 5-speed manual
| Differential =
| Fuel =
| Tyres =
| Weight = {{convert|550|kg|lb||abbr=on}}
| Predecessor = Chevron B6
| Successor = Chevron B16
}}
The Chevron B8 is a lightweight sports racing car, designed, developed and built by British manufacturer Chevron Cars, in 1968. It is homologated in the Prototype category of the International Automobile Federation. It won thirty-six races during its various engagements. Only 44 cars were built.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ultimatecarpage.com//spec/2630/Chevron-B8-BMW.html|title=1968 - 1970 Chevron B8 BMW Specifications|website=Ultimatecarpage.com}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.conceptcarz.com/s13623/chevron-b8.aspx|title=1968 Chevron B8 technical and mechanical specifications|website=conceptcarz.com}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z13623/chevron-b8.aspx|title=1968 Chevron B8|website=conceptcarz.com}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.classicdriver.com/en/car/chevron/b8/1968/705952|title=1968 Chevron B8|website=www.classicdriver.com}}
Technical
It was powered by the different four-cylinder engines; including a Ford-Cosworth FVA, a BMW M10, and a Coventry Climax FPF. Power output ranged between {{cvt|200-225|hp|kW}}.{{Cite web|url=http://tech-racingcars.wikidot.com/chevron-b8|title=Chevron B8 group 4 (1968) - Racing Cars|website=tech-racingcars.wikidot.com}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evocarreviews/228852/chevron_b8.html|title=Chevron B8|website=evo}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.titanhistoricracing.co.uk/people/chevron-b-8/|title=Chevron B-8}}
Racing history
The B8 entered the competition for the first time in 1967, on the occasion of the Danube Cup. Digby Martland finished sixth overall behind the wheel 4.
The Chevron B8 actively contested in racing competitions until 1986. Over its career, spanning 10 years, it won a total of 52 races, and scored 127 podium finishes, took 18 fastest race laps, and won 45 races in its class, respectively.{{cite web|url=https://www.racingsportscars.com/type/Chevron/B8.html|title=Chevron B8|access-date=24 June 2022}}