Slot.it CW08 Chaparral 2E Monterey Gran Prix Laguna Seca Can-Am 1966

Drivers : #65 1st Phil Hill - #66 2nd Jim Hall

In 1966 Chaparral introduced the 2E for the Can-Am series. With its high mounted wing, clever aerodynamics and rear mounted radiators it was the car that changed racing, forever.

The wing was mounted to the rear suspension uprights to put the down force directly into the tires without compressing the suspension.

It also was adjustable with a foot pedal from the maximum down force angle for cornering to a minimum drag angle for the straightaway.

The car featured an aluminium semi-monocoque chassis, and a small block Chevrolet 327 cubic-inch V8 engine.

It's best result was a one-two finish at Laguna Seca with Phil Hill and Jim Hall driving.

"It was time to get the wing off the car and onto the suspension. No one seemed to agree with me at the time… but I guess we changed a few minds." -Jim Hall, discussing the Chaparral 2E