BRM P167

BRM P167
CategoryCan-Am (Group 7)
ConstructorBRM
Designer(s)Tony Southgate
Production1971–1972
PredecessorBRM P154
Technical specifications
ChassisFiberglass 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
Wheelbase93 in (236.2 cm)
EngineChevrolet 90° 7,481 cc (457 cu in) V8 engine naturally aspirated mid-engined
TransmissionHewland L.G.500 4-speed manual
Power600 hp (450 kW)
Weight1,709 lb (775.2 kg)
TyresFirestone
Competition history
Notable entrantsCastrol Team BRM
Notable driversNew Zealand Howden Ganley
United Kingdom Brian Redman
Debut1971 Can-Am Mosport

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).[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9]

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