Ensign N173
13th
Best Finish
14th
Best Quali
0
Points
7
Races
Car Profile
Engine & Tyres
Engine
Ford DFV3.0 V8
Also powered
Brabham BT42, Iso Marlboro FX3B, March 731, McLaren M23, Shadow DN1, Surtees TS14A
Tyres
Firestone
Drivers of the Ensign N173
1973 Finishing Positions
13th
1
15th
1
DNS
1
DNF
3
NC
1
DNS Did Not StartDNF Did Not FinishNC Not Classified
1973 Race by Race
1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified
The Ensign N173 was Ensign's F1 car for 1973.
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Ensign N173: Frequently Asked Questions
Which team raced the Ensign N173?
Ensign raced the Ensign N173 in the 1973 Formula 1 season, finishing 12th in the constructors' championship with 0 points.
Who drove the Ensign N173?
Rikky von Opel drove the Ensign N173 in 1973.
How many races did the Ensign N173 win?
The Ensign N173 did not win a Grand Prix in 1973; its best result was 13th.
Which engine powered the Ensign N173?
The Ensign N173 used the Ford DFV, a 3.0 V8 engine.









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