1970 Chevron B16 at Classic Le Mans 2016

[@Sadkeel]

1970 or 1971 are probably my favorite years for innovation, competitors do anything to gain even the slightest advantage, the Porsche 917 being the #1 most innovative obviously, some might yell at me for this but I would say #2 is the Matra simca ms670 longtail with its iconic pontoon rear

[@thethirdman225]

One of these - a red one - appears at the start of the film Le Mans. You see the rear of it, with its signature louvres, as it goes into the Dunlop Curve.

[@macmacma]

This car did race in le mans 1970 and is in the footage McQueen captured from the race and put into the movie

[@thethirdman225]

@@macmacma So it’s probably the same car then?

[@macmacma]

@@thethirdman225 it is yessir!

[@jonathanmitchell1546]

Great video, stunning car and very well driven. The noise of the 917 is awesome

[@meldowning9800]

That chevron b8 ahead of it must have a 16valve engine in it also.

[@meldowning9800]

My brother raced a lotus 23 back in the 70s. He had good battles with the chevron b8 as it was the same engine. (Both 2valve/cyl engines) The B16 was a higher class 4valve/cyl engine much more power. So I’m guessing the b8 running in this video has a 16valve engine in it

[@thethirdman225]

For all that people love to rave about 917s and high top speeds, I think a car like this would be just as much fun.

[@cameronmilne3590]

Fantastic drive and car. What's the maximum height for drivers with a helmet in the G8 and G16 cars? Need to work out if my 6ft2 frame will fit or if I need to go the open top route

[@macmacma]

I am 5'11" and needed the bubble

[@ljkoh20052000able]

I wonder why the GT40's missed out during the 1970 Le Mans when this ford B16 entry was present

[@macmacma]

The GT40 was no longer competitive in 1970. It lucked into a Le Mans win in '69. The 917, T70 Mk3b, and 512 were far superior

[@Pod6168]

FCV or BDG? Did the B8 have the same motor? Is the B16 advantage over B8 just aerodynamics?

[@macmacma]

FVC. I think both had FVCs. I think so, and wider tires

[@markwheeler9072]

What a beautiful vehicle and so well driven . . how fast are you travelling down the long straights? Thanks for a great video. from Australia.

[@macmacma]

Thank you! It is a pretty car. We were geared for about 155-160mph

[@TalesFromTheBlahSide]

@@macmacma Were you having to lift on the straights to avoid over-revving?

[@macmacma]

@@TalesFromTheBlahSide I was lifting to stay behind the blue car. He was a better driver and I was trying to follow his line

[@kikiautorcman787B]

What a beautiful song... 👍💪😜🏎️🏁 Is it a BMW M16 or a Ford Cosworth (4 cylinders)? Good downshifts 👍😉🏎️🏁🤓🇫🇷

[@macmacma]

Ford Cosworth FVC

[@kikiautorcman787B]

@@macmacma Thanks for your answer. It was a good time, the cars were beautifuls, "symphonics" and drivers had the sense of the mechanic... 👍🏎️🏁🤓🇫🇷

[@tomkatf]

Wow, nice work! Pesky B-8!! Was the white car a 917?

[@macmacma]

Yes, the white car is Peter Vogele's 917, chassis 025. www.racingsportscars.com/chassis/917-025.html Yes, that B8 has a very good driver! He was great fun to race with.

[@375GTB]

Fastest B-8 I ever saw! Had something to do with a blue one at Sebring, late '60s Worked on rube goldberg auto fire system Looked like Mallory's oxygen system, 1920s.. Passed inspection after I replaced all the ulmer leather seals and gaskets with neopreme. A DNF.. HOT BMW!

[@macmacma]

B16!

[@375GTB]

The Dark Blue B8 in front of this B16. Dumb Rich ASS! I've unsubscribed Piss off! J.C.

[@kevinhodgkinson9292]

There is only One ! well Driven