March 74A

Category	Formula 5000
Constructor	March
Predecessor	March 73A
Technical specifications
Chassis	Aluminium monocoque with load-bearing engine-transmission assembly, fiberglass and aluminum body
Suspension (front)	Independent, wishbones and inclined coil spring/shock absorber units
Suspension (rear)	Independent, single top link, twin tower links and coil spring/shock absorber units
Engine	Mid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 5.0 L (305.1 cu in), Chevrolet, 90° V8, NA
Transmission	Hewland 5-speed manual
Weight	1,500 lb (680 kg)
Competition history
Notable drivers	Mike Wilds Ian Taylor Gus Hutchison
Debut	1974

The March 74A was an open-wheel formula racing car, designed, developed, and built by British manufacturer and constructor, March Engineering, for Formula 5000 racing, in 1974. It competed in both the European and U.S. F5000 championships. ^{[1] [2]} It did also compete in three non-championship Formula One World Championship Grand Prix in 1974, being driven by Mike Wilds and Ian Taylor. ^{[3] [4]}

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