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Shadow Mk.II
Category Can-Am ( Group 7)
Constructor Shadow
Designer(s) Tony Southgate
Peter Bryant [1]
Predecessor AVS Shadow
Successor Shadow DN2
Technical specifications
Chassis Aluminum monocoque with Honeycomb-reinforced Fiberglass panels
Suspension (front) Double wishbone, Coil springs over Damper, Anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)Lower Suspension, Coil springs over Damper, Anti-roll bar
Width82.5 in (209.6 cm)
Axle track60 in (152.4 cm) (Front)
56 in (142.2 cm) (Rear)
Wheelbase96 in (243.8 cm)
Engine Chevrolet 8,095 cc (494 cu in) V8 engine naturally aspirated mid-engined
Transmission Weismann 4-speed manual
Power740 hp (550 kW)
655 lb⋅ft (888 N⋅m) of torque
Weight1,799 lb (816.0 kg)
Tyres Firestone
Competition history
Notable entrants Advanced Vehicle Systems
Don Nichol's Racing
Notable drivers United Kingdom Jackie Oliver
Debut 1971 Can-Am Mosport
EntriesWins Podiums
801

The Shadow Mk.II, is a purpose-built sports prototype race car, designed, developed and built by Shadow Racing Cars to Group 7 racing specifications, specifically to compete in the Can-Am racing series, in 1971. It was powered by a naturally aspirated, Chevrolet big-block engine, developing 740 hp (550 kW), and 655 lb⋅ft (888 N⋅m) of torque. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

References

  1. ^ "Peter Bryant, creator of Can-Am's 'Titanium Car,' dead at 71". 31 March 2009.
  2. ^ "1971 Shadow Mk II Chevrolet Specifications".
  3. ^ https://www.racingsportscars.com/type/photo/Shadow/Mk%20II.html [ bare URL]
  4. ^ https://www.racingsportscars.com/type/Shadow/Mk%20II.html [ bare URL]
  5. ^ "1971 Shadow Mk II Chevrolet - Images, Specifications and Information".
  6. ^ "1971 Shadow MK II".