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The March 842 is an open-wheel formula racing car, design, developed and built by March Engineering, for Formula 2 racing, in 1984. It was powered by a 2.0 L (120 cu in) BMW M12/7 four-cylinder engine, producing over 300 hp (220 kW). It contested in the 1984 European Formula Two Championship, where its best result was a win at Hockenheim, being driven by Pascal Fabre, followed by a 2nd-place finish later in the season, at Donington Park, being driven by Emanuele Pirro.[1] Its best result in the championship that year was a 5th-place finish, for German driver Christian Danner that year.[2]
| Category | Formula 2 |
|---|---|
| Constructor | March |
| Designer(s) | Ralph Bellamy |
| Technical specifications | |
| Chassis | Aluminum/carbon-fiber monocoque with rear sub-frame covered in fiberglass body |
| Suspension (front) | Double wishbones, Coil springs over Dampers, Anti-roll bar |
| Suspension (rear) | Twin lower links, Single top links, twin trailing arms, Coil springs over Dampers, Anti-roll bar |
| Axle track | 1,499 mm (59.0 in) (front) 1,499 mm (59.0 in) (rear) |
| Wheelbase | 2,540 mm (100 in) |
| Engine | BMW M12/7B, mid-engined, longitudinally mounted, 2.0 L (122.0 cu in), I4, NA |
| Transmission | Hewland F.T.200 5-speed manual |
| Power | 320 hp (240 kW) 251 N⋅m (185 lb⋅ft) |
| Weight | 517 kg (1,140 lb) |
| Brakes | AP Racing brake discs |
| Tyres | Michelin 23/55-13: 10 x 13 (front) 32/61-13: 14 x 13(rear) |
| Competition history | |
| Debut | 1984 |
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