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description: "The McLaren M23 is McLaren’s Formula 1 car of 1973 to 1978: 135 GP starts, 10 wins, 28 podiums, 6 poles, 1 constructors’ title. Specs, drivers, power unit and race-by-race results."
title: "McLaren M23: 1973–1978 F1 Car – Constructors’ Champion, 10 Wins, Specs & Stats"
image: https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/James-Hunt-in-the-McLaren-M23-US-GP-1976-1200x675.jpg
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# McLaren M23: 1973–1978 F1 Car Specs & Stats
1973–1978 Formula 1 car
##  McLaren M23
[8th in 1978 standings](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1978-f1-championship-standings/) | [McLaren](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/mclaren/) car
1
Title
10
Grand Prix WinsGP Wins
6
Grand Prix PolesGP Poles
28
Podiums
## Car Profile
| Team |  [McLaren](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/mclaren/) |
| --- | --- |
| Seasons | [1973](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1973-f1-championship-standings/), [1974](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1974-f1-championship-standings/), [1975](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1975-f1-championship-standings/), [1976](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1976-f1-championship-standings/), [1977](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1977-f1-championship-standings/), [1978](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/1978-f1-championship-standings/) |
| Constructors' | P31973 **56** pts P11974 **87** pts P31975 **65** pts P21976 **0** pts P31977 **23** pts P81978 **0** pts |
| Races | 67 (135 starts) |
| Designers | [Gordon Coppuck](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-designers/gordon-coppuck/) Chief designer [John Barnard](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-designers/john-barnard/) Designer |
[Compare with another car](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/f1-cars-comparison-tool/?car_a=706)
## Drivers of the McLaren M23
8  [PeterRevson](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/peter-revson/) P5 **2** wins · **38** pts
7   [DennyHulme](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/denny-hulme/) P61973 **2** wins · **46** pts
30  [JackyIckx](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jacky-ickx/) P9 **1** podium · **12** pts
  [JodyScheckter](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jody-scheckter/) P29 **0** pts
5   [EmersonFittipaldi](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/emerson-fittipaldi/) P11974 **5** wins · **100** pts
33  [MikeHailwood](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/mike-hailwood-information-statistics/) P11 **1** podium · **12** pts
33  [DavidHobbs](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/david-hobbs-information-statistics/) P22 **0** pts
33  [JochenMass](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jochen-mass/) P61977 **1** win · **64** pts
23  [DaveCharlton](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/dave-charlton-information-statistics/) P381975 **0** pts
11   [JamesHunt](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/james-hunt/) P11976 **1** podium · **109** pts
30  [BrettLunger](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/brett-lunger-information-statistics/) P221978 **0** pts
40  [GillesVilleneuve](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/gilles-villeneuve/) P36 **0** pts
36  [Emiliode Villota](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/emilio-de-villota-information-statistics/) P401977 **0** pts
14  [BrunoGiacomelli](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/bruno-giacomelli-information-statistics/) **0** pts
29   [NelsonPiquet](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/nelson-piquet/) P28 **0** pts
40  [TonyTrimmer](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/tony-trimmer-information-statistics/) **0** pts
## Full Car Statistics
| Constructors' Title | 1 |
| --- | --- |
| Drivers' Titles | 2 |
| Grands Prix | 67 |
| Race Starts | 135 |
| Wins | 10 (7.4%) |
| Poles | 6 |
| Podiums | 28 (20.7%) |
| Fastest Laps | 7 |
| Points Finishes | 55 |
| Points | 231 |
| Retirements | 37 (27.4%) |
| Drivers | 16 |
## Engine & Tyres
| Engine | [Ford DFV](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-engines/ford-engine-f1-stats/)
3.0 V8 |
| --- | --- |
| Also powered | [Brabham BT42](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/brabham-bt42/), [Ensign N173](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/ensign-n173/), [Iso Marlboro FX3B](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/iso-marlboro-fx3b/), [Lotus 72](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/lotus-72/), [March 731](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/march-731/), [Shadow DN1](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/shadow-dn1/), [Surtees TS14A](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/surtees-ts14a/), [Tyrrell 006](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/tyrrell-006/), [Amon AF1](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/amon-af1/), [Brabham BT44](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/brabham-bt44/), [Ensign N174](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/ensign-n174/), [Hesketh 308](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/hesketh-308/), [Iso Marlboro FW](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/iso-marlboro-fw/), [Lola T370](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/lola-t370/), [Lotus 76](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/lotus-76/), [Lyncar 006](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/lyncar-006/), [Maki F101](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/maki-f101/), [March 741](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/march-741/), [Parnelli VPJ4](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/parnelli-vpj4/), [Penske PC1](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/penske-pc1/), [Shadow DN3](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/shadow-dn3/), [Surtees TS16](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/surtees-ts16/), [Token RJ02](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/token-rj02/), [Tyrrell 007](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/tyrrell-007/), [Brabham BT44B](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/brabham-bt44b/), [Fittipaldi FD01](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/fittipaldi-fd01/), [Hesketh 308B](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/hesketh-308b/), [Hill GH1](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/hill-gh1/), [Maki F101-02](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/maki-f101-02/), [March 751](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/march-751/), [Shadow DN5B](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/shadow-dn5b/), [Williams FW01](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/williams-fw01/), [Brabham BT45](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/brabham-bt45/), [Ensign N176](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/ensign-n176/), [Fittipaldi FD04](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/fittipaldi-fd04/), [Hesketh 308D](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/hesketh-308d/), [Kojima KE007](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/kojima-ke007/), [Lotus 77](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/lotus-77/), [Maki F102A](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/maki-f102a/), [March 761](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/march-761/), [Penske PC3](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/penske-pc3/), [Surtees TS19](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/surtees-ts19/), [Tyrrell P34](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/tyrrell-p34/), [Wolf-Williams FW05](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/wolf-williams-fw05/), [Apollon FW03](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/apollon-fw03/), [Boro 001](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/boro-001/), [Ensign N177](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/ensign-n177/), [Hesketh 308E](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/hesketh-308e/), [Kojima KE009](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/kojima-ke009/), [Lec CRP1](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/lec-crp1/), [Lotus 78](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/lotus-78/), [March 761B](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/march-761b/), [McGuire BM1](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/mcguire-bm1/), [McLaren M26](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/mclaren-m26/), [Penske PC4](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/penske-pc4/), [Shadow DN8](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/shadow-dn8/), [Wolf WR1](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/wolf-wr1/), [Arrows A1](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/arrows-a1/), [ATS HS1](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/ats-hs1/), [Fittipaldi F5A](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/fittipaldi-f5a/), [Lotus 79](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/lotus-79/), [Merzario A1](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/merzario-a1/), [Shadow DN9](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/shadow-dn9/), [Surtees TS20](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/surtees-ts20/), [Tyrrell 008](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/tyrrell-008/), [Williams FW06](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/williams-fw06/), [Wolf WR5](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/wolf-wr5/) |
| Tyres | Goodyear |
## Key Car Landmarks
FirstLast
Race [1973 South African F1 Grand Prix1973 RSA F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1973-formula-1-grand-prix-of-south-africa/) [1978 Italian F1 Grand Prix1978 ITA F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1978-formula-1-grand-prix-of-italy/)
Pole [1973 South African F1 Grand Prix1973 RSA F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1973-formula-1-grand-prix-of-south-africa/) Hulme [1977 South African F1 Grand Prix1977 RSA F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1977-formula-1-grand-prix-of-south-africa/) Hunt
Win [1973 Swedish F1 Grand Prix1973 SWE F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1973-formula-1-grand-prix-of-sweden/) Hulme [1975 British F1 Grand Prix1975 GBR F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1975-formula-1-grand-prix-of-great-britain/) Fittipaldi
Podium [1973 Swedish F1 Grand Prix1973 SWE F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1973-formula-1-grand-prix-of-sweden/) Hulme [1977 Swedish F1 Grand Prix1977 SWE F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1977-formula-1-grand-prix-of-sweden/) Mass
Points [1973 South African F1 Grand Prix1973 RSA F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1973-formula-1-grand-prix-of-south-africa/) Hulme [1977 Swedish F1 Grand Prix1977 SWE F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1977-formula-1-grand-prix-of-sweden/) Mass
Fastest lap [1973 Swedish F1 Grand Prix1973 SWE F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1973-formula-1-grand-prix-of-sweden/) Hulme [1977 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix1977 BRA F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1977-formula-1-grand-prix-of-brazil/) Hunt
## Finishing Positions
1st 10
2nd 9
3rd 9
4th 12
5th 6
6th 9
7th 11
8th 3
9th 8
10th 3
11th 4
12th 2
13th 4
14th 2
15th 2
16th 1
17th 1
19th 1
DNF 37
NC 1
DNS 1
DNQ 9
**DNF** Did Not Finish · **NC** Not Classified · **DNS** Did Not Start · **DNQ** Did Not Qualify
## Performance Breakdown
7.4% 10 / 135
Win Rate
20.7% 28 / 135
Podium Rate
4.4% 6 / 135
Pole Rate
5.2% 7 / 135
Fastest Lap Rate
40.7% 55 / 135
Points Finish Rate
64.4% 87 / 135
Finish Rate
## 1973 Race by Race
13 Grands Prix
[](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1973-formula-1-grand-prix-of-south-africa/ "1973 South African F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1973-formula-1-grand-prix-of-spain/ "1973 Spanish F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1973-formula-1-grand-prix-of-belgium/ "1973 Belgian F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1973-formula-1-grand-prix-of-monaco/ "1973 Monaco F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1973-formula-1-grand-prix-of-sweden/ "1973 Swedish F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1973-formula-1-grand-prix-of-france/ "1973 French F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1973-formula-1-grand-prix-of-great-britain/ "1973 British F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1973-formula-1-grand-prix-of-the-netherlands/ "1973 Dutch F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1973-formula-1-grand-prix-of-germany/ "1973 German F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1973-formula-1-grand-prix-of-austria/ "1973 Austrian F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1973-formula-1-grand-prix-of-italy/ "1973 Italian F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1973-formula-1-grand-prix-of-canada/ "1973 Canadian F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1973-formula-1-grand-prix-of-the-united-states/ "1973 USA F1 GP")
[Peter Revson](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/peter-revson/)
–4DNF57–149DNF315
 [Denny Hulme](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/denny-hulme/)
5676183DNF12815134
[Jacky Ickx](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jacky-ickx/)
––––––––3––––
 [Jody Scheckter](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jody-scheckter/)
–––––DNFDNF––––DNFDNF
1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified
## 1974 Race by Race
15 Grands Prix
[](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1974-formula-1-grand-prix-of-argentina/ "1974 Argentine F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1974-formula-1-grand-prix-of-brazil/ "1974 Brazilian F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1974-formula-1-grand-prix-of-south-africa/ "1974 South African F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1974-formula-1-grand-prix-of-spain/ "1974 Spanish F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1974-formula-1-grand-prix-of-belgium/ "1974 Belgian F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1974-formula-1-grand-prix-of-monaco/ "1974 Monaco F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1974-formula-1-grand-prix-of-sweden/ "1974 Swedish F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1974-formula-1-grand-prix-of-the-netherlands/ "1974 Dutch F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1974-formula-1-grand-prix-of-france/ "1974 French F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1974-formula-1-grand-prix-of-great-britain/ "1974 British F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1974-formula-1-grand-prix-of-germany/ "1974 German F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1974-formula-1-grand-prix-of-austria/ "1974 Austrian F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1974-formula-1-grand-prix-of-italy/ "1974 Italian F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1974-formula-1-grand-prix-of-canada/ "1974 Canadian F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1974-formula-1-grand-prix-of-the-united-states/ "1974 USA F1 GP")
 [Emerson Fittipaldi](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/emerson-fittipaldi/)
101731543DNF2DNFDNF214
 [Denny Hulme](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/denny-hulme/)
112966DNFDNFDNF67DNF266DNF
[Mike Hailwood](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/mike-hailwood-information-statistics/)
45397DNFDNF47DNF15––––
[David Hobbs](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/david-hobbs-information-statistics/)
–––––––––––79––
[Jochen Mass](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jochen-mass/)
–––––––––––––167
[Dave Charlton](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/dave-charlton-information-statistics/)
––19––––––––––––
1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified
## 1975 Race by Race
14 Grands Prix
[](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1975-formula-1-grand-prix-of-argentina/ "1975 Argentine F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1975-formula-1-grand-prix-of-brazil/ "1975 Brazilian F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1975-formula-1-grand-prix-of-south-africa/ "1975 South African F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1975-formula-1-grand-prix-of-spain/ "1975 Spanish F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1975-formula-1-grand-prix-of-monaco/ "1975 Monaco F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1975-formula-1-grand-prix-of-belgium/ "1975 Belgian F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1975-formula-1-grand-prix-of-sweden/ "1975 Swedish F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1975-formula-1-grand-prix-of-the-netherlands/ "1975 Dutch F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1975-formula-1-grand-prix-of-france/ "1975 French F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1975-formula-1-grand-prix-of-great-britain/ "1975 British F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1975-formula-1-grand-prix-of-germany/ "1975 German F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1975-formula-1-grand-prix-of-austria/ "1975 Austrian F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1975-formula-1-grand-prix-of-italy/ "1975 Italian F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1975-formula-1-grand-prix-of-the-united-states/ "1975 USA F1 GP")
 [Emerson Fittipaldi](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/emerson-fittipaldi/)
12NCDNS278DNF41DNF922
[Jochen Mass](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/jochen-mass/)
143616DNFDNFDNF37DNF4DNF3
[Dave Charlton](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/dave-charlton-information-statistics/)
––14–––––––––––
1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified
## 1977 Race by Race
16 Grands Prix
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DNFDNF5DNF44DNF29–––––––
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[Bruno Giacomelli](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/bruno-giacomelli-information-statistics/)
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1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified
## 1978 Race by Race
9 Grands Prix
[](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1978-formula-1-grand-prix-of-argentina/ "1978 Argentine F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1978-formula-1-grand-prix-of-brazil/ "1978 Brazilian F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1978-formula-1-grand-prix-of-south-africa/ "1978 South African F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1978-formula-1-grand-prix-of-the-united-states-west/ "1978 USA West F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1978-formula-1-grand-prix-of-spain/ "1978 Spanish F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1978-formula-1-grand-prix-of-great-britain/ "1978 British F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1978-formula-1-grand-prix-of-austria/ "1978 Austrian F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1978-formula-1-grand-prix-of-the-netherlands/ "1978 Dutch F1 GP") [](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/results-1978-formula-1-grand-prix-of-italy/ "1978 Italian F1 GP")
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13DNF11DNQ–––––
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––––––DNFDNF9
[Emilio de Villota](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/emilio-de-villota-information-statistics/)
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[Tony Trimmer](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/tony-trimmer-information-statistics/)
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1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified
Stats current as of: 16 Oct 2026
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Which team raced the McLaren M23?
McLaren raced the McLaren M23 in the 1973 to 1978 Formula 1 seasons.
Who drove the McLaren M23?
Peter Revson, Denny Hulme, Jacky Ickx, Jody Scheckter, Emerson Fittipaldi, Mike Hailwood, David Hobbs, Jochen Mass, Dave Charlton, James Hunt, Brett Lunger, Gilles Villeneuve, Emilio de Villota, Bruno Giacomelli, Nelson Piquet and Tony Trimmer drove the McLaren M23 in 1973 to 1978.
How many races did the McLaren M23 win?
The McLaren M23 won 10 of the 67 Grands Prix it entered in 1973 to 1978, with 6 pole positions and 28 podium finishes.
Which engine powered the McLaren M23?
The McLaren M23 used the Ford DFV, a 3.0 V8 engine.
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