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.

Ligier JS23
Ligier JS23B
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorLigier
Designer(s)Michel Beaujon (Technical Director)
Claude Galopin (Chief Designer)
Henri Durand (Head of Aerodynamics)
PredecessorJS21
SuccessorJS25
Technical specifications[1]
ChassisCarbon fibre Monocoque
Suspension (front)Double wishbones, pushrods
Suspension (rear)Double wishbones, pushrods
Axle trackFront: 1,800 mm (71 in)
Rear: 1,652 mm (65.0 in)
Wheelbase2,810 mm (111 in)
EngineRenault Gordini EF4, 1,492 cc (91.0 cu in), 90° V6, turbo, mid-engine, longitudinally mounted
TransmissionLigier / Hewland 5-speed manual
Weight540 kg (1,190 lb)
FuelElf
TyresMichelin
Competition history
Notable entrantsLigier Loto
Notable drivers25. France François Hesnault
26. Italy Andrea de Cesaris
Debut1984 Brazilian Grand Prix
Last event1984 Portuguese Grand Prix
RacesWinsPolesF/Laps
16000
Constructors' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0

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 1985 season by the Ligier JS25.

Complete Formula One results

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Year Team Chassis Engine Tyres Drivers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Pts. WCC
1984 Équipe Ligier Loto Renault EF4 V6tc M BRA RSA BEL SMR FRA MON CAN DET DAL GBR GER AUT NED ITA EUR POR 3 9th
JS23 François Hesnault Ret 10 Ret Ret DNS Ret Ret Ret Ret Ret 8 8 7 Ret 10 Ret
JS23 Andrea de Cesaris Ret 5 Ret 6 10 Ret Ret Ret Ret 10 7 Ret Ret Ret
JS23B 7 12

References

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  1. ^ "Ligier JS23 • STATS F1".
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