March 761 F1 OW 1976

Specifications March 761 F1 OW 1976 blueprint

The March 761F1 OW 1976 was a racing car that burst onto the Formula 1 racing scene in 1976, and quickly established itself as a formidable vehicle, with its drivers, such as legendary driver Vittorio Brambilla, regularly securing podium finishes. As an open-wheel, single-seat race car, the March 761F1 OW 1976 was a part of the second generation of March Formula 1 cars developed by racing engineer Robin Herd in the 1970s. The chassis of the March 761F1 OW 1976 was made of lightweight aluminum alloy, equipped with a magnesium alloy monocoque and an aluminum honeycomb chassis. The car featured a longitudinally mounted Ford Cosworth 3 liter DFV V8 engine which produced around 500 bhp, and was mated to a Hewland FGA-5 gearbox that had five speeds. The brake system was comprised of four-piston calipers and ventilated discs. The car had an aerodynamic design which allowed it to achieve high speeds and improved handling, with its most notable feature being a large air intake at the front of the vehicle, alongside an adjustable aerodynamic of the nose section of the car. This enabled the engineers to accurately adjust the downforce provided by the body. The car featured an adjustable suspension system with an anti-roll bar at the front and interchangeable dampers and springs both at the front and at the rear. The drivetrain layout of the March 761F1 OW 1976 was the same as the previous models with the differential positioned between the engine and the gearbox. This enabled the team to easily change the angles of wheels during development work or setup. Weighing in at just 535 kilograms, the March 761F1 OW 1976 was incredibly lightweight, allowing it to achieve incredibly fast speeds on track, often surpassing the top speed of the competition. Overall, the March 761F1 OW 1976 was a groundbreaking Formula 1 car in its time and remains a fan favorite almost 45 years later.