3d Model by: Nugget & NPanic
LoDs by: Dodge33
Skins by: Pasta
Physics by: Bazza
CSP Config by: Valentin K
SFX by: Felix789
In the 1967 season of the World Sportscar Championship, the Chaparral 2D was demoted to a stopgap. Chaparral had already debuted the new 2F, whose first chassis had been rebuilt from the second Chaparral 2D (2D-002, the former 2A-002) that had only been raced as such at Sebring in 1966. Its former sister car 2D-001 was not quite done competing yet, though, and received upgrades in an attempt to keep it competitive for two more events.
The car was fitted with the heavier, but more powerful 427 ci big-block engine and received modifications to its aerodynamics package. The nose intake box became wider to feed more air through the central nose duct and brake ducts, and the center-mounted extra headlights were eliminated.
The upgrades for the larger engine consumed the space previously allocated for the FiA-mandated luggage compartment, prompting the Texans to get creative. They grafted a hollow box with a detachable leather cover against the back of the car, and got away with it.
At the 1967 Daytona 24 Hours, the 2D raced with what was essentially a slightly wider version of the old gurney-style spoiler in its normal raised position (without the Nürburgring bolt-on). After qualifying 8th on the grid with a laptime of 1:56.8 min, its race ended in familiar fashion: transmission failure.
For the Sebring 12 Hours, 2D-001 grew front canards and a far bigger rear spoiler package. Bob Johnson and Bruce Jennings qualified 4th on the grid with a laptime of 2:53.8 min, making the aging model 2.8 seconds slower than the new 2F. After a rocky start that saw both Chaparrals struggling to start up their engines and losing precious time, Bob Johnson kept 2D-001 on the lead lap and drove it back up to 4th place. Bruce Jennings kept the car in 4th place and handed it back to Johnson, but a short time later, an ignition failure at the hairpin ended the car's race.
After this event, Chaparral retired 2D-001 from competition. It was replaced by the second Chaparral 2F (2F-002) that had been converted from the third 2A chassis (2A-003) in time for the Le Mans 24 Hours.
In this virtual representation, you can select corresponding aero upgrades in the setup screen, and also choose whether or not to drive with covered headlights.
This car has an automatic torque converter transmission with a manual gear selection, hence you can't use manual clutch. However, don't forget to blip on downshifts!
LoDs by: Dodge33
Skins by: Pasta
Physics by: Bazza
CSP Config by: Valentin K
SFX by: Felix789
In the 1967 season of the World Sportscar Championship, the Chaparral 2D was demoted to a stopgap. Chaparral had already debuted the new 2F, whose first chassis had been rebuilt from the second Chaparral 2D (2D-002, the former 2A-002) that had only been raced as such at Sebring in 1966. Its former sister car 2D-001 was not quite done competing yet, though, and received upgrades in an attempt to keep it competitive for two more events.
The car was fitted with the heavier, but more powerful 427 ci big-block engine and received modifications to its aerodynamics package. The nose intake box became wider to feed more air through the central nose duct and brake ducts, and the center-mounted extra headlights were eliminated.
The upgrades for the larger engine consumed the space previously allocated for the FiA-mandated luggage compartment, prompting the Texans to get creative. They grafted a hollow box with a detachable leather cover against the back of the car, and got away with it.
At the 1967 Daytona 24 Hours, the 2D raced with what was essentially a slightly wider version of the old gurney-style spoiler in its normal raised position (without the Nürburgring bolt-on). After qualifying 8th on the grid with a laptime of 1:56.8 min, its race ended in familiar fashion: transmission failure.
For the Sebring 12 Hours, 2D-001 grew front canards and a far bigger rear spoiler package. Bob Johnson and Bruce Jennings qualified 4th on the grid with a laptime of 2:53.8 min, making the aging model 2.8 seconds slower than the new 2F. After a rocky start that saw both Chaparrals struggling to start up their engines and losing precious time, Bob Johnson kept 2D-001 on the lead lap and drove it back up to 4th place. Bruce Jennings kept the car in 4th place and handed it back to Johnson, but a short time later, an ignition failure at the hairpin ended the car's race.
After this event, Chaparral retired 2D-001 from competition. It was replaced by the second Chaparral 2F (2F-002) that had been converted from the third 2A chassis (2A-003) in time for the Le Mans 24 Hours.
In this virtual representation, you can select corresponding aero upgrades in the setup screen, and also choose whether or not to drive with covered headlights.
This car has an automatic torque converter transmission with a manual gear selection, hence you can't use manual clutch. However, don't forget to blip on downshifts!
