Category | Formula 2 |
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Constructor | March |
Designer(s) | Ralph Bellamy |
Technical specifications | |
Chassis | Aluminum/carbon-fiber 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 | 1,499 mm (59.0 in) (front) 1,499 mm (59.0 in) (rear) |
Wheelbase | 2,540 mm (100 in) |
Engine | BMW M12/7B , mid-engined, longitudinally mounted, 2.0 L (122.0 cu in), I4, NA |
Transmission | Hewland F.T.200 5-speed manual |
Power | 320 hp (240 kW) 251 N⋅m (185 lb⋅ft) |
Weight | 517 kg (1,140 lb) |
Brakes | AP Racing brake discs |
Tyres | Michelin 23/55-13: 10 x 13 (front) 32/61-13: 14 x 13(rear) |
Competition history | |
Debut | 1983 |
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