March 84G

March 84G
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]

References

  1. ^ "March 84G Chevrolet". Retrieved July 2, 2022.
  2. ^ "Bonhams : 1984 March 84G-Chevrole Group C/GTP Sports Prototype Chassis no. 84G-05".
  3. ^ "1984 March 84G". conceptcarz.com.
  4. ^ "1984 March 84G Mazda - Images, Specifications and Information". Ultimatecarpage.com.
  5. ^ "REsurrection of a trailblazer: 1984 March 84G". The Motorhood.
  6. ^ "1984 March 84G Chevrolet GTP / Group C". racecarsdirect.com. May 30, 2023.
  7. ^ "March 84G". Retrieved July 2, 2022.
  8. ^ "1984 March 84G". www.classicdriver.com.
  9. ^ "March 84G group C1 (1984) - Racing Cars". tech-racingcars.wikidot.com.
  10. ^ "1984 March 84G technical and mechanical specifications - .com". conceptcarz.com.
  11. ^ "Bonhams : 1984 March 84G-Chevrole Group C/GTP Sports Prototype Chassis no. 84G-05". www.bonhams.com.
  12. ^ "March 84G". Retrieved July 2, 2022.


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