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March 76A
Category |
Formula 5000 |
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Constructor |
March |
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Predecessor |
March 75A |
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Chassis |
Aluminium
monocoque with load-bearing engine-transmission assembly,
fiberglass and aluminum body |
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Suspension (front) | Independent, wishbones and inclined coil spring/shock absorber units |
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Suspension (rear) | Independent, single top link, twin tower links and coil spring/shock absorber units |
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Engine |
Mid-engine,
longitudinally mounted, 5.0 L (305.1 cu in),
Chevrolet, 90°
V8,
NA |
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Transmission |
Hewland 5-speed
manual |
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Weight | 1,500 lb (680 kg) |
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Notable drivers |
Alan Jones |
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Debut | 1976 |
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The March 76A was an
open-wheel
formula racing car, designed, developed and built by British manufacturer and constructor,
March Engineering, for
Formula 5000 racing, in 1976. It won a single race in
1976, with
Alan Jones at
Watkins Glen. It was powered by the commonly used
Chevrolet small-block engine. After its Formula 5000 career and use, it was converted into a closed-wheel
sports prototype, where it was used in the revived
Can-Am series. Its best result was a 5th-place finish.
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