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March 717

The March 717 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, 537 cu in (8.80 L), naturally-aspirated, Chevrolet big-block V8 engine, making 800 hp (600 kW). Like its predecessor, it was driven by legendary New Zealand racing driver, Chris Amon.

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CategoryCan-Am
DesignerRobin Herd
Production1970 - 1971
PredecessorMarch 707
Technical specifications
Wheelbase2,460 mm (96.9 in)
EngineChevrolet big-block V8 engine
TransmissionHewland LG600 5-speed manual
Competition history
Notable driversNew ZealandChris Amon
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The March 717 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, 537 cu in (8.80 L), naturally-aspirated, Chevrolet big-block V8 engine, making 800 hp (600 kW). Like its predecessor, it was driven by legendary New Zealand racing driver, Chris Amon.12345

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