The Chevron B3 (also known as the Chevron GT) was the first
sports racing car
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that was developed and built by British manufacturer
Chevron
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, in 1966. It was designed by British engineer,
Derek Bennett
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four-cylinder engine
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. Over its racing career, spanning two years, it won a respectable 8 races (plus 1 additional class win), and took 10 podium finishes.