INTRODUCING THE
MARCH 78 B
British constructor March Engineering was founded in 1969 to provide chassis for customers competing in all racing categories and was very successful through the Seventies and Eighties. The name MARCH was chosen by using initials from the first or last names of its four founder members – Max Mosley, Alan Rees, Graham Coaker and Robin Herd.
In 1976, South Africa adopted Formula Atlantic as its premier racing formula and a number of March Atlantic-spec cars were imported by Lexington Racing. With Ian Scheckter as the lead driver, the team won the championship from 1976 to 79. Scheckter won the 1978 title driving this particular car, winning all four races.
The car is powered by a Ford 1,6-litre BDA engine fitted with twin side-draught Weber carburetors that help produce 164 kilowatts at a dizzy 10000 revs per minute. The gearbox is a Hewland five-speed and the 78B could reach 240 kilometres per hour depending on the gearing.
Top speed
240 km/h ratio dependent
Transmission
5-speed Hewland FT200
Power
198 BHP or 164 kW
Engine
Twin OHC 160cc, 4 cylinders
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
Year |
1978 |
Country of Origin |
United Kingdom |
Engine Type |
Twin OHC 160cc, 4 cylinders |
Power Output |
198 BHP or 164 kW |
Transmission Type |
5-speed Hewland FT200 |
Braking System |
disc brakes all round |
Top speed |
240 km/h ratio dependent |
