Chevron B23

Chevron B23^[1]

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]}