Racing car model
March 76A| Category | Formula 5000 |
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| Constructor | March |
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| Predecessor | March 75A |
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| Technical specifications |
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| Chassis | Aluminiummonocoque with load-bearing engine-transmission assembly,fiberglass and aluminum body |
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| Suspension (front) | Independent, wishbones and inclined coil spring/shock absorber units |
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| Suspension (rear) | Independent, single top link, twin tower links and coil spring/shock absorber units |
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| Engine | Mid-engine,longitudinally mounted, 5.0 L (305.1 cu in),Chevrolet, 90°V8,NA |
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| Transmission | Hewland 5-speedmanual |
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| Weight | 1,500 lb (680 kg) |
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| Competition history |
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| Notable drivers |  Alan Jones |
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| Debut | 1976 |
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TheMarch 76A was anopen-wheelformula racing car, designed, developed and built by British manufacturer and constructor,March Engineering, forFormula 5000 racing, in 1976. It won a single race in1976, withAlan Jones atWatkins Glen. It was powered by the commonly usedChevrolet small-block engine. After its Formula 5000 career and use, it was converted into a closed-wheelsports prototype, where it was used in the revivedCan-Am series. Its best result was a 5th-place finish.[1][2][3][4][5]
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