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.