Ligier JS23 explained

Car Name:Ligier JS23
Ligier JS23B
Category:Formula One
Constructor:Ligier
Team:Ligier Loto
Designer:Michel Beaujon (Technical Director)
Claude Galopin (Chief Designer)
Henri Durand (Head of Aerodynamics)
Predecessor:JS21
Successor:JS25
Drivers:25. François Hesnault
26. Andrea de Cesaris
Technical Ref:[1]
Chassis:Carbon fibre Monocoque
Front Suspension:Double wishbones, pushrods
Rear Suspension:Double wishbones, pushrods
Wheelbase:2810NaN
Track:Front: 1800NaN
Rear: 1652NaN
Engine Name:Renault Gordini EF4,
Configuration:90° V6,
Capacity:14921NaN1,
Turbo/Na:turbo,
Engine Position:mid-engine, longitudinally mounted
Gearbox Name:Ligier / Hewland
Gears:5-speed
Type:manual
Tyres:Michelin
Weight:540NaN
Fuel:Elf
Debut:1984 Brazilian Grand Prix
Last Event:1984 Portuguese Grand Prix
Races:16
Cons Champ:0
Drivers Champ:0
Wins:0
Poles:0
Fastest Laps:0

The Ligier JS23 was a Formula One car designed by Michel Beaujon and Claude Galopin for the Ligier team for use in the 1984 Formula One season. The car was powered by a turbocharged Renault V6 engine and ran on Michelin tyres. Drivers of the car during 1984 were François Hesnault and Andrea de Cesaris.

1984 wasn't a successful year for Ligier with de Cesaris scoring all three points Ligier earned meaning the French team finished 9th in the Constructors Championship. De Cesaris actually scored the three points with a 5th place at the 2nd race of the season in South Africa and a 6th place two races later in San Marino.

The JS23 was replaced for the season by the Ligier JS25.

Complete Formula One results

(key)

YearTeamChassisEngineTyresDrivers12345678910111213141516Pts.WCC
Équipe Ligier LotoRenault EF4 V6tcBRARSABELSMRFRAMONCANDETDALGBRGERAUTNEDITAEURPOR39th
JS23François HesnaultRet10RetRetDNSRetRetRetRetRet887Ret10Ret
JS23Andrea de CesarisRet5Ret610RetRetRetRet107RetRetRet
JS23B712

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ligier JS23 • STATS F1.