{{Infobox racing car | Image = Rétromobile 2018 - Chevron B23 - 1973 - 002.jpg | Name = Chevron B23<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ultimatecarpage.com//spec/6545/Chevron-B23-DFV.html|title=1973 Chevron B23 DFV Specifications|website=Ultimatecarpage.com}}</ref> | 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, {{convert|3.0|L|cuin|0|abbr=on}}, Ford-Cosworth DFV, V8, NA | Power = {{cvt|398|hp|kW}}. | Type = Hewland ''FT-200'' 5-speed manual | Differential = | Fuel = | Tyres = | Predecessor = Chevron B21 | Successor = Chevron B26 }} thumb|Chevron B23 The '''Chevron B23''' is a Group 5 sports prototype race car, designed, developed and built by British manufacturer Chevron, in 1973.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.classicdriver.com/en/cars/chevron/b23|title=Chevron B23 for sale | Classic Driver|website=www.classicdriver.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z9377/chevron-b23.aspx|title=1973 Chevron B23|website=conceptcarz.com}}</ref> 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.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web |title=Chevron B23 - Racing Sports Cars |url=https://www.racingsportscars.com/type/Chevron/B23.html |access-date=2023-03-02 |website=www.racingsportscars.com}}</ref> It was powered by a naturally-aspirated {{cvt|3.0|L|cuin}} Ford-Cosworth DFV Formula One engine, producing {{cvt|398|hp|kW}}.<ref name="auto"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.oldracingcars.com/chevron/|title=Chevron « Marques « OldRacingCars.com|first=Allen|last=Brown|website=OldRacingCars.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.supercars.net/blog/1973-chevron-b23/|title=1973 Chevron B23 | Review|date=March 31, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-chevron-b23/|title=Ex–Le Mans 1973 Chevron B23}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://racecarsdirect.com/Advert/Details/125531/1973-chevron-b23-b27s-3-liter-cosworth-v8|title=1973 CHEVRON B23 / B27S 3-LITER COSWORTH V8|website=racecarsdirect.com|access-date=2022-06-25|archive-date=2022-06-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220625024425/https://racecarsdirect.com/Advert/Details/125531/1973-chevron-b23-b27s-3-liter-cosworth-v8|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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