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Chaparral 2E

Chaparral 2E^[1][2]

Category	Group 7
Constructor	Chaparral Cars
Designer(s)	Jim Hall Hap Sharp
Production	1965
Technical specifications
Chassis	Reinforced aluminum alloy monocoque, fiberglass body
Suspension (front)	unequal-length double wishbones, coil springs over tubular shock absorbers, anti-roll bar, anti-dive geometry
Suspension (rear)	unequal-length reversed lower wishbones, single top links, twin trailing arms, coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar, anti-dive/squat geometry
Length	158 in (4,000 mm)
Width	64 in (1,600 mm)
Height	27 in (690 mm)
Axle track	53.5 in (1,360 mm) (front) 52 in (1,300 mm) (rear)
Wheelbase	90 in (2,300 mm)
Engine	Chevrolet 327 cu in (5,359 cc) all-aluminum small-block OHV V8 naturally aspirated mid-engined, longitudinally mounted
Transmission	Chaparral 2-speed automatic
Power	450–475 hp (336–354 kW) @ 6,800 rpm[3]
Weight	1,550–1,560 lb (700–710 kg)
Brakes	Solid discs
Tires	Firestone Chaparral cast-alloy one-piece center-locking 16 in wheels
Competition history
Notable entrants	Chaparral Cars Inc.
Debut	1966 Player's 200
Races Wins Podiums Poles F/Laps 18 1 4 0 0

The Chaparral 2E is a Group 6 sports prototype race car designed and developed by both Jim Hall and Hap Sharp, and built by American manufacturer Chaparral, which campaigned in the Can-Am Championship series, in 1966.^[4][5][6][7]

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