Chevron B23
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| Category | Group 5 |
|---|---|
| Constructor | Chevron |
| Designer | Derek Bennett |
| Production | 1973 |
| Predecessor | Chevron B21 |
| Successor | Chevron B26 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Chassis | Aluminum-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 |
| Engine | Mid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 3.0 L (183 cu in), Ford-Cosworth DFV, V8, NA |
| Transmission | Hewland FT-200 5-speed manual |
| Power | 398 hp (297 kW). |
| Competition history | |
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]
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