BRM P167
The BRM P167 is a purpose-built sports prototype race car, designed, developed and built by British Racing Motors to Group 7 racing specifications, specifically to compete in the Can-Am racing series, between 1971. It was BRM's final Can-Am race car chassis. It was powered by a naturally aspirated, Chevrolet big-block engine, developing a solid 600 hp (450 kW).
| Category | Can-Am (Group 7) |
|---|---|
| Constructor | BRM |
| Designer(s) | Tony Southgate |
| Production | 1971–1972 |
| Predecessor | BRM P154 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Chassis | Fiberglass body with Aluminium Monocoque |
| Suspension (front) | Double wishbone, Coil springs over Friction Dampers, Anti-roll bar |
| Suspension (rear) | Reversed lower wishbones, top link, Radius arms, Coil springs over Friction Dampers, Anti-roll bar |
| Wheelbase | 93 in (236.2 cm) |
| Engine | Chevrolet 90° 7,481 cc (457 cu in) V8 engine naturally aspirated mid-engined |
| Transmission | Hewland L.G.500 4-speed manual |
| Power | 600 hp (450 kW) |
| Weight | 1,709 lb (775.2 kg) |
| Tyres | Firestone |
| Competition history | |
| Notable entrants | Castrol Team BRM |
| Notable drivers | Howden Ganley Brian Redman |
| Debut | 1971 Can-Am Mosport |
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