Chaparral 2J

Chaparral 2J[1][2][3]
Category	Group 7
Constructor	Chaparral Cars
Designer(s)	Jim Hall; Hap Sharp
Production	1970
Technical specifications
Chassis	Reinforced aluminum alloy monocoque, fiberglass body
Suspension (front)	double wishbones, coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)	DeDion axle, leading arms, coil springs over self-levelling shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Length	145 in (3,700 mm)
Width	78 in (2,000 mm)
Axle track	60 in (1,500 mm) (front); 55 in (1,400 mm) (rear)
Wheelbase	84–95 in (2,100–2,400 mm)
Engine	Chevrolet 427–465 cu in (6,997–7,620 cc) all-aluminum small-block OHV V8 naturally aspirated mid-engined, longitudinally mounted
Transmission	Chaparral 3-speed automatic/semi-automatic[4]
Power	650–760 hp (485–567 kW) @ 6,800 rpm; 650 lb⋅ft (880 N⋅m) @ 5,600 rpm
Weight	1,800 lb (820 kg)
Brakes	Solid discs
Tires	Firestone; Chaparral cast-alloy one-piece center-locking 16 in wheels
Competition history
Notable entrants	Chaparral Cars Inc.
Debut	1970 Labatt's Blue Trophy Mosport

The Chaparral 2J is a ground effect[5] Group 7 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 1970.[6][7]

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