Chaparral 2A

Chaparral 2A[1]
CategorySports prototype
ConstructorChaparral Cars
Designer(s)Jim Hall
Hap Sharp
Production1963-1965 (4 models built)[2]
Technical specifications
ChassisReinforced steel/fibreglass monocoque
Suspension (front)double wishbones, coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)reversed lower wishbones, single top links, twin trailing arms, coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Length158 in (4,000 mm)
Width68 in (1,700 mm)
Height33.7 in (860 mm)
Axle track56 in (1,400 mm) (front)
53 in (1,300 mm) (rear)
Wheelbase91 in (2,300 mm)
EngineChevrolet 327 cu in (5,359 cc) all-aluminum small-block OHV V8[3] naturally aspirated mid-engined, longitudinally mounted
TransmissionGM 2-speed automatic
Power475 hp (354 kW) @ 6,800 rpm
Weight1,650 lb (750 kg)
BrakesSolid discs
TiresFirestone
Chaparral cast-alloy one-piece center-locking 16 in wheels
Competition history
Notable entrantsUnited States Chaparral Cars Inc.
Debut1963 12 Hours of Sebring
RacesWinsPodiums
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The Chaparral 2A is a sports prototype race car designed and developed by both Jim Hall and Hap Sharp, and built by American manufacturer Chaparral, to compete in the World Sportscar Championship between 1963 and 1965.[4] Its best result was a 1st-place finish at the 1965 12 Hours of Sebring, as well as another first-place finish at the 1965 Double 500 km at Bridgehampton.[5]

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  2. ^ "1963 - 1965 Chaparral 2 Chevrolet Specifications". Ultimatecarpage.com.
  3. ^ Allison, Jeff (June 6, 2002). "1965 Chaparral 2: A legacy not in race results but design". Autoweek.
  4. ^ "Chaparral 2A Chev…". January 25, 2020.
  5. ^ "Chaparral 2A group P (1963) - Racing Cars". tech-racingcars.wikidot.com.