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B16 Spyder

One-off open Chevron B16 Spyder of 1970 with a 1790 cc Cosworth engine, designed by Derek Bennett.

Still being researched: why it matters, history, identification guide. Everything shown is checked against the cited sources. Know more? Send us a source.

IDENTIFICATION CARD · CHEVRON B16 SPYDER
No licensed photograph yet. Photographs are published only when their licence permits it.
1BuiltIndependently researched
0Chassis documentedin this archive
?SurvivingNot yet verified
Contents
  1. 01Overview
  2. 02Production & history
  3. 03Specifications
  4. 04Colours & options
  5. 05Individual cars
  6. 06Reference

01Overview

At a glance

Built
1 Built
Years
Not yet verified
Engine
Straight-4, mid-mounted, longitudinal · 1,790 cc / 1.8 LFactory: 1,790 cc
Power
183 kW / 248 PSFactory: 245 hp · converted
Top speed
Not yet verified
Body
Not yet verified
Designer
Derek Bennett
In this archive
Not yet verified
Surviving
Not yet verified

Sources and any conflicting figures are in the sections below.

Why it matters

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How rare is it?

Six separate kinds of rarity – never combined into one number.

Model rarityOne-off 1 · Built1
Specification rarityNot yet assessed
Colour rarityNot yet assessed
Individual rarityNot yet assessed
Historical rarityNot yet assessed
Survival rarityNot yet assessed

Each kind of rarity is rated separately and never combined.

02Production & history

Production

Every figure says what it counts.

What is countedFigureBasisStatus
Total model productioncars built, 1970 (chassis SP1) 11 Factory production Independently researched

Independent counts (e.g. engine and colour) are never combined into a calculated figure. Surviving examples are never presented as original production.

History

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Variants

How each version differs from the standard B16 Spyder.

No variants documented yet. Have a source? Contribute it.

03Specifications

Technical specifications

Engine

Engine familyNot yet verified
Engine codeFord Cosworth FVC2 Independently researchedS1 gives FVC; S4 and supercars.net give other engine codes or variants.
LayoutStraight-4, mid-mounted, longitudinal2 Independently researched
Displacement 1,790 cc / 1.8 LFactory: 1,790 cc2 Independently researchedConflict: S4 gives 2100 cc for the 1970 B16 and S3 gives 1790 cc for the B16 group 4 car. S1 used because it is the Spyder page.
Bore 85.7 mmFactory: 85.7 mm2 Independently researched
Stroke 77.5 mmFactory: 77.5 mm2 Independently researched
Compression ratioNot yet verified
Valvetrain4 valves per cylinder, DOHC2 Independently researched
Fuel systemFuel injection2 Independently researched
InductionNaturally aspirated2 Independently researched
Power 183 kW / 248 PSFactory: 245 hp · converted2 Independently researchedConflict: S2 gives 235 bhp at 8750 rpm for the B16 Cosworth; S3 gives 235 bhp for the 1790 cc car; S4 gives 315 hp for a 2.1 litre car. S1 used because it is the Spyder page.
Power at 9,000 rpm2 Independently researchedSee engine.power conflict.
TorqueNot yet verified

Transmission & drivetrain

Gearbox5-speed manual, Hewland FT2002 Independently researched
Gears52 Independently researched
Driven wheelsRear2 Independently researched

Chassis, body & dimensions

ChassisDuraluminium-reinforced steel spaceframe2 Independently researched
Front suspensionDouble wishbones, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar2 Independently researched
Rear suspensionReversed lower wishbones, top links, twin trailing arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar2 Independently researched
BrakesDiscs, all round2 Independently researched
SteeringRack-and-pinion2 Independently researched
Body constructionFibreglass body2 Independently researched
Wheelbase 2,362 mmFactory: 2,362 mm2 Independently researchedS4 gives 2370 mm for the 1970 B16.
Length 3,937 mmFactory: 3,937 mm3 Independently researchedFrom the B16 Cosworth page (S2), not the Spyder page.
Width 1,778 mmFactory: 1,778 mm3 Independently researchedFrom the B16 Cosworth page (S2), not the Spyder page.
Height 940 mmFactory: 940 mm3 Independently researchedFrom the B16 Cosworth page (S2), not the Spyder page.
Front track 1,321 mmFactory: 1,321 mm2 Independently researched
Rear track 1,321 mmFactory: 1,321 mm2 Independently researched
Kerb weightNot yet verified
Dry weight 590 kgFactory: 590 kg3 Independently researchedFrom the B16 Cosworth page (S2), not the Spyder page. Listed only as 'Weight', so dry or kerb is not stated. S4 gives 589.67 kg.

Performance

Maximum speedNot yet verified
0–100 km/hNot yet verified
Fuel tankNot yet verified

“Not yet verified” means no source has been checked for that value yet. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap.

04Colours & options

Factory colours & interiors

Original paint and trim, with the number of cars in each where a source gives it.

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Factory options & codes

Codes are shown exactly as written by the manufacturer.

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05Individual cars

Chassis register

Every documented car, with its colours, history and where it is now. Open a row for the full record. Known chassis are not automatically authenticated originals.

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Competition history

Every race result of the individual cars, in date order. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.

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Auction & sale history

Documented public sales of the individual cars. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.

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See one in person

Museums where an example of this car can be seen.

No example is documented on public display yet. Have a source? Contribute it.

06Reference

Identification guide

How to tell an original from a replica or later conversion.

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Sources

Each number links to the exact facts it supports.

  1. 1
    1970 Chevron B16 Spyder Cosworth Level C
    • 1 cars built, 1970 (chassis SP1)
    Accessed 2026-11-12
  2. 2
    1970 Chevron B16 Spyder Cosworth specifications Level C ultimatecarpage.com
    • Ford Cosworth FVC Straight 4
    • Mid, longitudinally mounted
    • 1,790 cc / 109.2 cu in
    • 85.7 mm (3.4 in) / 77.5 mm (3.1 in)
    • 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
    • Fuel Injection
    • Naturally Aspirated
    • 245 bhp / 183 kW
    • @ 9,000 rpm
    • Hewland FT200 5 speed Manual
    • Rear wheel drive
    • duraluminium reinforced steel spaceframe
    • double wishbones, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar
    • reversed lower wishbones, top links, twin trailing arms
    • discs, all-round
    • rack-and-pinion
    • fibreglass body
    • 2,362 mm (93 in)
    • 1,321 mm (52 in)
    Accessed 2026-11-13
  3. 3
    1969 - 1970 Chevron B16 Cosworth specifications Level C ultimatecarpage.com
    • 3,937 mm (155 in)
    • 1,778 mm (70 in)
    • 940 mm (37 in)
    • 590 kilo / 1,301 lbs
    Accessed 2026-11-13

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