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AVS Shadow

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AVS Shadow
CategoryCan-Am (Group 7)
ConstructorShadow
Designer(s)Trevor Harris
Production1969-1970
SuccessorShadow Mk.II
Technical specifications
ChassisAluminum monocoque with Honeycomb-reinforced Fiberglass panels
Suspension (front)Double wishbone, coil springs over friction dampers, anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)Double wishbone, coil springs over friction dampers, anti-roll bar
Width82.5 in (209.6 cm)
Axle track60 in (152.4 cm) (Front)
56 in (142.2 cm) (Rear)
Wheelbase86 in (218.4 cm)
EngineChevrolet 8,095 cc (494 cu in) V8 engine naturally aspirated mid-engined
TransmissionHewland L.G.500 4-speed or L.G.600 5-speed manual
Power740 hp (550 kW)
655 lb⋅ft (888 N⋅m) of torque
Weight1,799 lb (816.0 kg)
TyresGoodyear
Competition history
Notable entrantsAdvanced Vehicle Systems
Notable driversUnited Kingdom Jackie Oliver
Debut1970 Can-Am Mosport
EntriesWinsPodiums
1000

The AVS Shadow, also known as the Shadow Mk.I, is a purpose-built sports prototype race car, designed, developed and built by Shadow Racing Cars to Group 7 racing specifications, specifically to compete in the Can-Am racing series, in 1970. It was Shadow's first Can-Am car. Powered by a naturally aspirated, Chevrolet big-block engine, developing 740 hp (550 kW), and 655 lb⋅ft (888 N⋅m) of torque.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]

References

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  1. ^ "1970 Shadow AVS MkI Chevrolet Specifications".
  2. ^ "Shadow MkI".
  3. ^ Vintage American Road Racing Cars 1950-1969. MotorBooks International. ISBN 9781610592406.
  4. ^ "1969 AVS Shadow Mk1 'Lowline' | Review". 22 April 2016.
  5. ^ "History".
  6. ^ "1970 Shadow MKI".
  7. ^ "Shadow - Photo Gallery - Racing Sports Cars".
  8. ^ "Don Nichols: Shadowman". 21 July 2020.