Category | Formula 2 Formula Atlantic [1] |
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Constructor | March |
Technical specifications | |
Chassis | Aluminum monocoque with rear sub-frame covered in fiberglass body |
Suspension (front) | Double wishbones, Coil springs over Dampers, Anti-roll bar |
Suspension (rear) | Twin lower links, Single top links, twin trailing arms, Coil springs over Dampers, Anti-roll bar |
Axle track | 1,320 mm (52 in) (front) 1,300 mm (51 in) (rear) |
Wheelbase | 2,500 mm (98 in) |
Engine | BMW M12/7 , mid-engined, longitudinally mounted, 2.0 L (122.0 cu in), I4, DOHC, NA Ford-Cosworth BDA , mid-engined, longitudinally mounted, 1.6 L (97.6 cu in), I4, DOHC, NA Ford-Cosworth BDG , mid-engined, longitudinally mounted, 2.0 L (122.0 cu in), I4, DOHC, NA |
Transmission | Hewland Mk.9/FT-200 [2] 5-speed manual |
Power | 215 hp (160 kW) |
Weight | 502–510 kg (1,107–1,124 lb) |
Tyres | Goodyear BBS wheels [3] |
Competition history | |
Debut | 1974 [4] |
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