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Chevron B23

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Chevron B23[1]
CategoryGroup 5
ConstructorChevron
Designer(s)Derek Bennett
Production1973
PredecessorChevron B21
SuccessorChevron B26
Technical specifications
ChassisAluminum-reinforced steel tubular space frame covered in fiberglass body panels
Suspension (front)Double wishbones, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)Lower wishbones, top links, twin trail arms, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar
EngineMid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 3.0 L (183 cu in), Ford-Cosworth DFV, V8, NA
TransmissionHewland FT-200 5-speed manual
Power398 hp (297 kW).
Competition history
Chevron B23

The Chevron B23 is a Group 5 sports prototype race car, designed, developed and built by British manufacturer Chevron, in 1973.[2][3] Over its racing career, spanning 12 years, it won a total of 12 races (plus 15 additional class wins), scored 41 podium finishes, and clinched 2 pole positions.[4] It was powered by a naturally-aspirated 3.0 L (180 cu in) Ford-Cosworth DFV Formula One engine, producing 398 hp (297 kW).[4][5][6][7][8]

References

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  1. ^ "1973 Chevron B23 DFV Specifications". Ultimatecarpage.com.
  2. ^ "Chevron B23 for sale | Classic Driver". www.classicdriver.com.
  3. ^ "1973 Chevron B23". conceptcarz.com.
  4. ^ a b "Chevron B23 - Racing Sports Cars". www.racingsportscars.com. Retrieved 2023-03-02.
  5. ^ Brown, Allen. "Chevron « Marques « OldRacingCars.com". OldRacingCars.com.
  6. ^ "1973 Chevron B23 | Review". March 31, 2016.
  7. ^ "Ex–Le Mans 1973 Chevron B23".
  8. ^ "1973 CHEVRON B23 / B27S 3-LITER COSWORTH V8". racecarsdirect.com. Archived from the original on 2022-06-25. Retrieved 2022-06-25.