Chevron B9

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Chevron B9
File:The Cholmondeley Pageant of Power 2009 (3735008335) (cropped).jpg
A Chevron B9 at the 2009 Cholmondeley Pageant of Power
CategoryBritish Formula 3
Production1968
8 cars built
PredecessorChevron B7
SuccessorChevron B15
Technical specifications
ChassisTubular space frame
EngineCosworth MAE Straight-four engine
Transmissionmanual
Competition history
Notable driversAustralia Tim Schenken

The Chevron B9 is an open-wheel formula racing car, designed, developed and built by Chevron Cars, specifically designed to compete in Formula Three racing, in 1968. It was very successful, winning the 1968 British Formula Three Championship in its debut year, with Tim Schenken. It was originally powered by a 997 cc (60.8 cu in) Cosworth MAE four-cylinder engine, producing approximately 100–110 hp (75–82 kW).[1][2][3][4]

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