Chapperarral-Chevrolet 2E (1966) Engine 5300cc V8 Chevrolet
Entrant: Jim Hall
Driver(s) Gil De Ferran + Jim Hall Jnr.
Chapperral were a US race team founded by Hap Sharpe and Jim Hall in 1963 and based in Texas.
CHAPPERRAL SET
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Chapperral were leaders design of air dams, spoilers and wings.
The Chapperral 2E was designed to run in Can-Am racing and is one of the first ground effects cars, The unique use of a semi-automatic transmission beginning with the Chaparral 2 is a major reason for their early success. Tires weren't good enough yet to be able to use all the power the 327 Chevy engine could make in 1964, so the torque converter allowed for better traction. The car also uses a semi-automatic gearbox, allowing the drivers foot to be free to adjust the high mounted rear wing, creating increased down force while reducing drag on the straights
Goodwood Ref: 24-136
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Shot at The Goodwood Festival of Speed 01:07:2011 Ref 76-148
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