BRM P154

BRM P154

Category	Can-Am (Group 7)
Constructor	BRM
Designer(s)	Tony Southgate
Production	1970
Successor	BRM P167
Technical specifications
Chassis	Glass-fibre reinforced plastic with aluminium monocoque and fully stress engine
Suspension (front)	Double wishbone, Coil springs over Friction Dampers, Anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)	Reversed lower wishbones, top link, twin trailing arms, Coil springs over Friction Dampers, Anti-roll bar
Wheelbase	93 in (236.2 cm)
Engine	Chevrolet 7,620–8,000 cc (465–488 cu in) V8 engine naturally aspirated mid-engined
Transmission	Hewland L.G.500 4-speed manual
Power	760 hp (570 kW) 650 lb⋅ft (880 N⋅m) of torque
Weight	1,543 lb (699.9 kg)
Tyres	Firestone
Competition history
Notable entrants	Castrol Team BRM
Notable drivers	Pedro Rodríguez
Debut	1970 Can-Am Mosport

The BRM P154 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, in 1970. It was BRM's first Can-Am car. It is powered by a naturally aspirated, Chevrolet big-block engine, developing 760 hp (570 kW), and 650 lb⋅ft (880 N⋅m) of torque.^{[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]}