March 76A

March 76A

Category	Formula 5000
Constructor	March
Predecessor	March 75A
Technical specifications
Chassis	Aluminium monocoque with load-bearing engine-transmission assembly, fiberglass and aluminum body
Suspension (front)	Independent, wishbones and inclined coil spring/shock absorber units
Suspension (rear)	Independent, single top link, twin tower links and coil spring/shock absorber units
Engine	Mid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 5.0 L (305.1 cu in), Chevrolet, 90° V8, NA
Transmission	Hewland 5-speed manual
Weight	1,500 lb (680 kg)
Competition history
Notable drivers	Alan Jones
Debut	1976

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. ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]}

References

1. Brown, Allen (28 November 2020). "March 76A car-by-car histories". OldRacingCars.com. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
2. "March 76A". Racing Sports Cars. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
3. "Revology Cars" . Retrieved 11 February 2025.
4. "Photos of March 76A". Racing Sports Cars. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
5. "Complete Archive of march 76A". Racing Sports Cars. Retrieved 23 June 2022.