The Chevron B16 and the Nissan R88C, two unknown endurance racers popped up on Forza Motorsport's Update 9. Having won these two unknown racers, it's time to uncover more.
Chevron is a company synonymous with fossil fuels. So, you may be asking, does Chevron make cars? Really? Chevron makes cars such as the B16?! How did a fossil fuel giant like Chevron get involved in making cars?
Anyway, designed by Chevron Cars founder Derek Bennett to compete in the Group 6 two-liter category of the FIA International Championship of Makes, the Chevron B16 is regarded as one of the most successful race cars of its time, winning several championships and races, including the 1970 European Two-Liter Championship.
Powering the B16 is a Ford Cosworth BDG 2.0L engine with a dry sump that produces 215hp of power. It is mated to a five-speed Hewland FT200 gearbox and a Hewland Cam and Pawl differential. It features Lockheed Hydraulic ventilated disc brakes, Rack and Pinion steering, and wishbone suspension with telescopic dampers and uni-ball joints and mountings.
I won this car through Update 9's Open Class Tour until the July 10, 2024 deadline.
Let's move on to the Nissan R88C, an unknown endurance racer that I won from this update's lengthy Endurance Tour until the July 24, 2024 deadline.
Developed in cooperation with Nissan and Lola for the 1988 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Nissan R88C is powered by a VRH30 3.0L V8 Twin Turbo engine that produces 740HP of power and 542lb-ft of torque. The engine is mated to a 5-speed March 87T manual gearbox.
Although one of the R88C machines finished 15th overall in Le Mans, the R88C's best result was in the 1988 Japan Sports Prototype Championship when it finished in 3rd place with Masahiro Hasemi behind the wheel. The next year, it finished 3rd in the 2nd JSCP round in Fuji and 4th in the World Sportscar Championship race in Suzuka Circuit.
Let's push these two around the Sebring track, which was added in the said update, just to experience the performance of these ancient racers. Roll the tapes.
The weight of survival. It feels painful. But if you can make it through arduous challenges, you'll find what's worth it. And what's worth it? The joy of winning, of course!
Enjoy your new rides.
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