Shadow Mk.II
CategoryCan-Am (Group 7)
ConstructorShadow
Designer(s)Tony Southgate
Peter Bryant[1]
PredecessorAVS Shadow
SuccessorShadow DN2
Technical specifications
ChassisAluminum 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)
EngineChevrolet 8,095 cc (494 cu in) V8 engine naturally aspirated mid-engined
TransmissionWeismann 4-speed manual
Power740 hp (550 kW)
655 lb⋅ft (888 N⋅m) of torque
Weight1,799 lb (816.0 kg)
TyresFirestone
Competition history
Notable entrantsAdvanced Vehicle Systems
Don Nichol's Racing
Notable driversUnited Kingdom Jackie Oliver
Debut1971 Can-Am Mosport
EntriesWinsPodiums
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
  4. https://www.racingsportscars.com/type/Shadow/Mk%20II.html
  5. "1971 Shadow Mk II Chevrolet - Images, Specifications and Information".
  6. "1971 Shadow MK II".
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