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BRM P167
Category Can-Am ( Group 7)
Constructor BRM
Designer(s) Tony Southgate
Production1971–1972
Predecessor BRM P154
Technical specifications
Chassis Fiberglass 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)
Engine Chevrolet 90° 7,481 cc (457 cu in) V8 engine naturally aspirated mid-engined
Transmission Hewland L.G.500 4-speed manual
Power600 hp (450 kW)
Weight1,709 lb (775.2 kg)
Tyres Firestone
Competition history
Notable entrants Castrol Team BRM
Notable drivers New Zealand Howden Ganley
United Kingdom Brian Redman
Debut 1971 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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