Chevron could return with a new GR8

One of the British companies that made quite a splash in the 1960s and 70s was Chevron Cars. This small manufacturer was founded by Derek Bennett in 1965 and built more than 60 racing cars over the course of its history.

The brand is currently owned by Westfield Sportscars (known for its Aero sports models), and according to reports, Chevron would return to motorsport competition with the design seen in the header of this post.

The new GR8 Chevron is reportedly being developed as the successor to the original G8, a lightweight mid-engined car built in the late 60s. The new car will feature a carbon fibre body, a steel chassis, and a 2.0-litre Cosworth engine producing a maximum of 255 hp.

As you can imagine, these figures suggest a wild power-to-weight ratio; however, the company states that it is committed to maintaining an appropriate balance between weight and power so that drivers can enjoy being behind the wheel.

The manufacturer plans to initially build 20 examples (each valued at €55,000), all of which will be intended for the new GR8 Challenge racing series.

In addition, the company says it will organise a public track day for its customers, since it has no plans to produce a road-going version or homologate any units.

Source | Autoblog