March 76S Explained

March 76S[1]
Category:Group 6
Chassis:fibreglass body on aluminium monocoque
Suspension:double wishbones, push-rod actuated coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar (front)
twin lower links, single upper links, trailing arms, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar (rear)
Engine Name:Ford-Cosworth DFV 31NaN1 DOHC 90° V8 naturally-aspirated mid-engined[2]
BMW M12/7 21NaN1 DOHC I4 naturally-aspirated mid-engined
Gearbox Name:Hewland FT200
Gears:5-speed
Type:manual
Debut:1976 300km of Nürburgring[3]

The March 76S is a Group 6 prototype race car, designed, developed and built by British manufacturer March Engineering, for sports car racing, in 1976.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1976 March 76S BMW Specifications. Ultimatecarpage.com.
  2. Web site: 1976 March 76S to DFV Specification. racecarsdirect.com.
  3. Web site: March 76S - All Results. 23 October 2022.