March 87B

March 87B[1]
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[2]
Judd BV, mid-engined, longitudinally mounted, 3.0 L (183.1 cu in), 90°, V8, DOHC, NA
TransmissionHewland 6-speed manual
Power470 hp (350 kW)
Weight545 kg (1,202 lb)
Competition history
Debut1987

The March 87B was an open-wheel formula race car, designed, developed and built by British manufacturer March Engineering, for Formula 3000 racing categories, in 1987.[3]

  1. ^ "March 87B F3000, 1987 [Auta5P ID:25583 EN]". auta5p.eu.
  2. ^ "Bonhams : The ex-Ross Cheever,1987 March 87B F3000 Monoposto Chassis no. 87B-16". www.bonhams.com.
  3. ^ "MARCH 87B F3000". racecarsdirect.com.