Shadow DN5
1976 · Black
Listed today at Hall & Hall, Bourne. Last checked today.
Key facts
- Year
- 1976
- Engine
- 3.0-litre Cosworth DFV V8
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Drive
- RWD
- Colour
- Black
- Generation
- DN5 / DN5B (1975–1976 Formula One season)
About this car
The Shadow DN5 is one of the "high airbox" Formula 1 cars of the mid-1970s, drawn by Tony Southgate. It was quick enough to take pole positions and lead races, but reliability problems cost the team results.
This car was described by Shadow team owner Don Nichols as a test and development chassis, and it was never raced in period. It passed from Nichols to George Folmer, a former Shadow driver, and was later rebuilt for historic racing.
It has recently been recommissioned, with new HTP papers valid until 2035, a fresh crack test certificate and new safety equipment. It contested the Masters F1 race at Brands Hatch earlier this year. The Cosworth DFV has covered just under 300 miles since a comprehensive rebuild, and a spares package is included.
Written by Vertar from Hall & Hall’s listing. Check the details with the dealer before you buy.
Performance
The maker’s official figures for this model, not measurements of this car (Shadow DN5 is a Formula One race car (Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8) and was never sold as a road car. No manufacturer road-car performance data exists, so only the engine layout from the historical record is given.).
- Engine
- 2,993 cc, 8 cylinders
- Engine position
- Mid-engined
- Induction
- Naturally aspirated
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