| Category | Formula 5000 |
|---|---|
| Constructor | Eagle |
| Predecessor | Eagle Mk.5 |
| Successor | Eagle 755 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Chassis | Steel andaluminiummonocoque with load-bearing engine-transmission assembly |
| 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 |
| Length | 178 in (4,500 mm) |
| Axle track | Front: 63 in (1,600 mm) Rear: 63 in (1,600 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in (2,600 mm) |
| Engine | Mid-engine,longitudinally mounted, 4,940 cc (301.5 cu in),Chevrolet, 90°V8,NA |
| Transmission | 5-speedmanual |
| Weight | 1,575 lb (714 kg) |
| Competition history | |
| Debut | 1973 |
TheEagle 73A andEagle 74A, also designated as theEagle FA-73 andEagle FA-74, respectively, were race cars designed and built byEagle for use inFormula 5000 racing and made their racing debut in 1973, and competed until 1974. Both the Eagle 73A and 74A were powered by the commonly used5.0-liter Chevrolet V8 engine.[1][2][3][4]
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