| Chevron B23[1] | |
| Production: | 1973 |
| Category: | Group 5 |
| Designer: | Derek Bennett |
| Constructor: | Chevron |
| Chassis: | Aluminum-reinforced steel tubular space frame covered in fiberglass body panels |
| Front Suspension: | Double wishbones, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension: | Lower wishbones, top links, twin trail arms, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar |
| Engine Name: | Mid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 30NaN0, Ford-Cosworth DFV, V8, NA |
| Power: | . |
| Type: | Hewland FT-200 5-speed manual |
| Successor: | Chevron B26 |
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 Ford-Cosworth DFV Formula One engine, producing .[4] [5] [6] [7] [8]