March 77S Explained

March 77S
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:Hart 420R 21NaN1 DOHC I4 naturally-aspirated mid-engined
Power:~
Gearbox Name:Hewland FT200
Gears:5-speed
Type:manual
Debut:1977 Can-Am St. Jovite[1]

The March 77S was a Group 6 prototype race car, designed, developed and built by British manufacturer March Engineering, for sports car racing, in 1977. It was essentially a modified version and evolution of both the March 74S and the March 75S. It competed in the revived Can-Am series, entering in the Under 2-Liter class for the 1977 championship.[2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: March - All Results. 23 October 2022.
  2. Web site: Mosport Park, 9 Sep 1984 « Single-seater Can-Am. Allen. Brown. OldRacingCars.com.
  3. Web site: Green Valley Raceway, 28 Oct 1984 « Single-seater Can-Am. Allen. Brown. OldRacingCars.com.