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March 72A

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March 72A (722A/725)
CategoryFormula 5000
ConstructorMarch
SuccessorMarch 73A
Technical specifications
ChassisAluminium 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
EngineMid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 5.0 L (305.1 cu in), Chevrolet, 90° V8, NA
TransmissionHewland 5-speed manual
Weight1,500 lb (680 kg)
Competition history
Notable driversCanada John Cannon
Debut1972

The March 72A, also designated as the March 722A, and also known as the March 725, was an open-wheel formula racing car, designed, developed, and built by British manufacturer and constructor, March Engineering, for Formula 5000 racing, in 1972.[1] It competed in both the European and SCCA U.S. F5000 championships, being driven by Canadian John Cannon. It was itself based on a March 722 Formula Two chassis, and was powered by a powerful 5.0 L (310 cu in) Oldsmobile V8 engine.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "March « F5000 « OldRacingCars.com". www.oldracingcars.com.
  2. ^ Brown, Allen. "March 725 history". OldRacingCars.com.