March 82G

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March 82G [1] [2]
Category Group C/IMSA GTP
Constructor March Engineering
Successor March 83G
Technical specifications
Chassis Honeycomb aluminium monocoque with semi-stressed engine
Axle track 1,565 mm (61.6 in) (front)
1,539 mm (60.6 in) (rear)
Wheelbase 2,685 mm (105.7 in)
Engine Chevrolet 5.7 L (347.8 cu in) V8 engine naturally-aspirated mid-engined
Transmission 5-speed manual
Weight900 kg (1,984.2 lb)
Competition history
Debut 1984 24 Hours of Daytona
RacesWins Podiums
551 [3] 8

The March 82G is a IMSA GTP/Group C sports prototype race car, designed, developed and built by British manufacturer and constructor March Engineering, for sports car racing (specifically the IMSA GT Championship and World Sportscar Championship), in 1982. [4] It competed in motor racing between 1982 and 1986, but only scored 1 race win, 8 podium finishes, and 2 pole positions. [5] [6] It was powered by a naturally-aspirated 620 hp (460 kW)5.7 L (350 cu in) Chevrolet V8 engine. [7] [8] [9]

References

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  2. "1982 March 82G Chevrolet Specifications". Ultimatecarpage.com.
  3. "March 82G" . Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  4. "March 82G - Photo Gallery - Racing Sports Cars".
  5. "March 82G group C (1982) – Racing Cars". tech-racingcars.wikidot.com.
  6. "1982 March 82G". conceptcarz.com.
  7. "March 82G Archives – International Motor Racing Research Center". www.racingarchives.org.
  8. "1982 March 82G Race Car | S210.1 | Kissimmee 2017". Mecum Auctions.
  9. "1982 March 82G Chevrolet – Images, Specifications and Information". Ultimatecarpage.com.