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Shadow DN2
Shadow DN2
CategoryCan-Am (Group 7)
ConstructorShadow
Designer(s)Tony Southgate
Peter Bryant[1]
PredecessorShadow Mk.II
SuccessorShadow DN4
Technical specifications
ChassisFiberglass aluminum semi-monocoque tub
Suspension (front)Double wishbone, coil springs over damper, anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)Lower suspension, coil springs over damper, anti-roll bar
Width82.5 in (209.6 cm)
Axle track62 in (157.5 cm) (Front)
61 in (154.9 cm) (Rear)
Wheelbase103 in (261.6 cm)
EngineChevrolet 8,095 cc (494 cu in) V8 engine twin-turbocharged mid-engined
TransmissionHewland 4-speed manual
Power800–1,200 hp (600–890 kW)
981–985 lb⋅ft (1,330–1,335 N⋅m) of torque
Weight1,654 lb (750.2 kg)
TyresFirestone
Competition history
Notable entrantsAdvanced Vehicle Systems
Don Nichol's Racing
Notable driversUnited Kingdom Jackie Oliver
Brazil José Carlos Pace
Debut1972 Can-Am Mosport

The Shadow DN2, also known as the Shadow Mk.III, is a purpose-built sports prototype race car, designed, developed and built by Shadow Racing Cars to Group 7 racing specifications, to compete in the Can-Am racing series, in 1972 and 1973. It was powered by an extremely powerful Chevrolet big-block engine, developing between 800–1,200 hp (600–890 kW), depending on boost pressure levels, and generating an asphalt-shredding 985 lb⋅ft (1,335 N⋅m) of torque The turbocharged system was used for three races, then the team switched back to a naturally aspirated engine, still producing 735 hp (548 kW); which was more than enough to get the job done.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]

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