March 717
In today's article we will talk about March 717, a topic that has captivated the attention of many people over the years. From its origins to the present, March 717 has been the subject of debate, discussion and analysis in various areas. Its relevance and impact on society position it as a topic of general interest, whether due to its influence on popular culture, science, politics or any other field. Throughout the article we will explore different aspects related to March 717, with the aim of offering a broad and complete vision of this topic.
.jpg) Front of the March 717 | |||||||
| Category | Can-Am | ||||||
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| Designer(s) | Robin Herd | ||||||
| Production | 1970 - 1971 | ||||||
| Predecessor | March 707 | ||||||
| Technical specifications | |||||||
| Wheelbase | 2,460 mm (96.9 in) | ||||||
| Engine | Chevrolet big-block V8 engine | ||||||
| Transmission | Hewland LG600 5-speed manual | ||||||
| Competition history | |||||||
| Notable drivers |  Chris 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.[1][2][3][4][5]
References
- ^ "1970 - 1971 March 717 Chevrolet Specifications".
- ^ "SVRA Group 7. Description and Class List" (PDF). svra.com.
- ^ "1970 - 1971 March 717 Chevrolet - Images, Specifications and Information".
- ^ "March 717 - Widescreen Gallery". 10 November 2014.
- ^ "March 717 - Complete Archive - Racing Sports Cars".
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