| Category | Formula 3000 |
|---|---|
| Constructor | March |
| Technical specifications | |
| Chassis | Aluminummonocoque with rear sub-frame covered infiberglass body |
| Suspension (front) | Double wishbones,Coil springs overshock absorbers,Anti-roll bar |
| Suspension (rear) | Twin lowerlinks, Single toplinks,twin trailing arms,Coil springs overshock absorbers,Anti-roll bar |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm (118 in) |
| Engine | Ford-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 |
| Transmission | Hewland 5-speedmanual |
| Power | 450 hp (340 kW) |
| Weight | 540 kg (1,190 lb) |
| Competition history | |
| Debut | 1985 |
TheMarch 85B was anopen-wheelformula race car, designed, developed and built by British manufacturerMarch Engineering, forFormula 3000 racing categories, in 1985.[4][5]A version of the car was adapted for theAmerican Racing Series, later re-namedIndy Lights. It was powered by aBuick V-6 pushrod engine.