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March 85B

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March 85B[1][2]
March 86A[3]
CategoryFormula 3000
ConstructorMarch
Technical specifications
ChassisAluminum monocoque with rear sub-frame covered in fiberglass body
Suspension (front)Double wishbones, Coil springs over shock absorbers, Anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)Twin lower links, Single top links, twin trailing arms, Coil springs over shock absorbers, Anti-roll bar
Wheelbase3,000 mm (118 in)
EngineFord-Cosworth DFV, mid-engined, longitudinally mounted, 3.0 L (183.1 cu in), 90°, V8, DOHC, NA
Alfa Romeo, mid-engined, longitudinally mounted, 3.0 L (183.1 cu in), 60°, V6, SOHC, NA
Buick, mid-engined, longitudinally mounted, 3.5 L (213.6 cu in), 90°, V6, OHV, NA
TransmissionHewland 5-speed manual
Power450 hp (340 kW)
Weight540 kg (1,190 lb)
Competition history
Debut1985

The March 85B was an open-wheel formula race car, designed, developed and built by British manufacturer March Engineering, for Formula 3000 racing categories, in 1985.[4][5] A version of the car was adapted for the American Racing Series, later re-named Indy Lights. It was powered by a Buick V-6 pushrod engine.

References

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  1. ^ "1985 March 85B F3000". Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  2. ^ "1985 March F 3000". www.classicdriver.com.
  3. ^ "GasGeek | Every Car Has a Story". gasgeek.net.
  4. ^ "1985 March F3000 85B-16". www.ruotedasogno.com.
  5. ^ "MARCH F3000 85B-16 1985".