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March 707

The March 707 was a British Group 7 sports prototype racing car, built by March Engineering in 1970 for the Can-Am series. As with all other full-size Can-Am cars of the time, it used a large-displacement, mid-mounted, 457–502 cu in (7.49–8.23 L), naturally-aspirated, Chevrolet big-block V8 engine, generating between 680–800 hp (510–600 kW). It was driven by New Zealand racing driver, Chris Amon.

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DesignerRobin Herd
SuccessorMarch 717
Technical specifications1
SuspensionDouble Wishbone
Wheelbase2,460 mm (96.9 in)
EngineChevrolet Big Block 457–502 cu in (7,489–8,226 cc) V8 Naturally aspirated RMR layout
TransmissionHewland LG600 5-speed Manual
Power680–800 hp (507–597 kW)
650–740 lb⋅ft (881–1,003 N⋅m)
Weight700–850 kg (1,543–1,874 lb)
Fuel265 L (58.3 imp gal; 70.0 US gal)
Competition history
Notable driversNew ZealandChris Amon
GermanyHelmut Kelleners
Gordon Dewar
WinsPodiumsPoles
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The March 707 was a British Group 7 sports prototype racing car, built by March Engineering in 1970 for the Can-Am series. As with all other full-size Can-Am cars of the time, it used a large-displacement, mid-mounted, 457–502 cu in (7.49–8.23 L), naturally-aspirated, Chevrolet big-block V8 engine, generating between 680–800 hp (510–600 kW). It was driven by New Zealand racing driver, Chris Amon.23456

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