Car Name: | Eagle 73A Eagle 74A |
Category: | Formula 5000 |
Constructor: | Eagle |
Chassis: | Steel and aluminium monocoque with load-bearing engine-transmission assembly |
Front Suspension: | Independent, wishbones and inclined coil spring/shock absorber units |
Rear Suspension: | Independent, single top link, twin tower links and coil spring/shock absorber units |
Wheelbase: | 102.4NaN |
Track: | Front: 63NaN Rear: 63NaN |
Length: | 178NaN |
Engine Name: | Mid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 49401NaN1, Chevrolet, 90° V8, NA |
Type: | 5-speed manual |
Weight: | 1575NaN |
Debut: | 1973 |
Predecessor: | Eagle Mk.5 |
Successor: | Eagle 755 |
The Eagle 73A and Eagle 74A, also designated as the Eagle FA-73 and Eagle FA-74, respectively, were race cars designed and built by Eagle for use in Formula 5000 racing and made their racing debut in 1973, and competed until 1974. Both the Eagle 73A and 74A were powered by the commonly used 5.0-liter Chevrolet V8 engine.[1] [2] [3] [4]