The March 74A was an open-wheel formula racing car, designed, developed, and built by British manufacturer and constructor, March Engineering, for Formula 5000 racing, in 1974. It competed in both the European and U.S. F5000 championships.[1][2] It did also compete in three non-championship Formula One World Championship Grand Prix in 1974, being driven by Mike Wilds and Ian Taylor.[3][4]

March 74A
CategoryFormula 5000
ConstructorMarch
PredecessorMarch 73A
Technical specifications
ChassisAluminium monocoque with load-bearing engine-transmission assembly, fiberglass and aluminum body
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
EngineMid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 5.0 L (305.1 cu in), Chevrolet, 90° V8, NA
TransmissionHewland 5-speed manual
Weight1,500 lb (680 kg)
Competition history
Notable driversUnited Kingdom Mike Wilds
United Kingdom Ian Taylor
United States Gus Hutchison
Debut1974

References

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  1. ^ Brown, Allen. "March 74A car-by-car histories". OldRacingCars.com.
  2. ^ "March « F5000 « OldRacingCars.com". www.oldracingcars.com.
  3. ^ "March 74A". Retrieved 14 January 2023.
  4. ^ "Which Was Quicker? F1 or F5000…". September 15, 2020.