Chevron Engineering
{{Short description|New Zealand based kit-car and race-car manufacturer}}
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{{distinguish|text=the American–based oil company of Chevron Corporation}}
Chevron Engineering Specialties Ltd is a New Zealand–based kit-car and race-car manufacturer owned by Evan and Barbara Fray and founded in 1980.{{Cite web|title=CHEVRON ENGINEERING SPECIALTIES LIMITED (109068) Registered|url=https://app.companiesoffice.govt.nz/companies/app/ui/pages/companies/109068?backurl=H4sIAAAAAAAAAC2LQQrDMAwEf+NLD3mBKaWUXnIotB8Q1uIYGtmV5EB+HxN6mx12pkYZNqW6NpIyyECalutaGdGchEk5+N4QIV58XMIv3hdsWuXykFwE0CI5EG8kCfwiwTe6doSz2D8jtnib5/9+O3m3p9beTn0A4xEywoMAAAA=|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210601033500/https://app.companiesoffice.govt.nz/companies/app/ui/pages/companies/109068?backurl=H4sIAAAAAAAAAC2LQQrDMAwEf%252BNLD3mBKaWUXnIotB8Q1uIYGtmV5EB%252BHxN6mx12pkYZNqW6NpIyyECalutaGdGchEk5%252BN4QIV58XMIv3hdsWuXykFwE0CI5EG8kCfwiwTe6doSz2D8jtnib5%252F9%252BO3m3p9beTn0A4xEywoMAAAA%253D|archive-date=1 June 2021|access-date=2021-06-01|website=companiesoffice.govt.nz}} It is based in Massey, Auckland and manufactures three different models, with the Aprisa and Cypher competing in New Zealand sports car racing.
Classic
The most numerous Chevron model is the Classic, which is based on the same design concepts as the Lotus Seven. Chevron's first Classic was built in 1984 and was developed further since that time. There were at least two constructed with Leyland P76 V8s.{{Cite web |url=http://www.lotus7.co.nz/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1741 |title=New Zealands Lotus 7 & Clubman forums • View topic - Chevron V8 |access-date=2011-08-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120321000803/http://www.lotus7.co.nz/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1741 |archive-date=2012-03-21 |url-status=dead }}
Aprisa
In the 1990s Chevron developed a race car–based on the Mazda RX-7 drivetrain called the "Aprisa" which was raced successfully on the New Zealand sports car circuit. The car is still available and uses suspension and running gear from both series 4 and 5 RX-7s.NZ Cars - A Cottage Industry, Patrick Harlow, 2013, Willsonscott Publishing, {{ISBN|1877427519}}
Cypher
In 2010 Chevron began developing a new road/race version of the Cypher. The Cypher has a carbon fibre-kevlar composite chassis and a fuel-injected lightweight 4.4 litre V8 multi-valve engine.Kit Car directory - 221, NZ Classic Car, 22 May 2010 It is offered in two forms: a touring version for road, and a race version with a turbocharged fuel-injected engine, space-frame chassis, and unitary body.
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External links
- [http://www.chevron.co.nz/ Chevron Engineering Ltd]
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Category:Car manufacturers of New Zealand
Category:Kit car manufacturers
Category:Vehicle manufacturing companies established in 1980
Category:New Zealand companies established in 1980
Category:Manufacturing companies based in Auckland
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