Engineering:March 84G

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Short description: Sports prototype race car
March 84G
Kreepy Krauly Racing's March 84G.jpg
CategoryGroup C/IMSA GTP
ConstructorMarch Engineering
Designer(s)Max Sardou
Adrian Newey
Robin Herd
SuccessorMarch 85G
Technical specifications
ChassisHoneycomb aluminium monocoque with semi-stressed engine, kevlar/carbon fiber body
SuspensionDouble wishbones, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar
Axle track1,565 mm (61.6 in) (front)
1,539 mm (60.6 in) (rear)
Wheelbase2,685 mm (105.7 in)
EngineBuick/Porsche/Chevrolet 3.0–5.7 L (183.1–347.8 cu in) V6/B6/V8 naturally-aspirated mid-engined
Transmission5-speed manual
Power~ 620 hp (460 kW)
Weight900 kg (1,984.2 lb)
Competition history
Debut1983 3 Hours of Daytona
RacesWinsPodiums
110510
March 84G in pits with door open

The March 84G was a mid-engined Group C and IMSA racing sports prototype, designed and developed by March Engineering in late 1983 and used in sports car racing until 1989. It was powered by a number of different engines, including a Chevrolet small-block,[1] a Buick V6, a Porsche flat-six, and even a Mazda 13B Wankel rotary engine. Power output was around 620 hp (460 kW). It only managed to score 5 wins, and clinch a total of 10 podium, over the course of 7 years and 119 race entries.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12]

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