Engineering:March 82G

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Short description: Sports prototype race car
March 82G[1][2]
CategoryGroup C/IMSA GTP
ConstructorMarch Engineering
SuccessorMarch 83G
Technical specifications
ChassisHoneycomb aluminium monocoque with semi-stressed engine
Axle track1,565 mm (61.6 in) (front)
1,539 mm (60.6 in) (rear)
Wheelbase2,685 mm (105.7 in)
EngineChevrolet 5.7 L (347.8 cu in) V8 engine naturally-aspirated mid-engined
Transmission5-speed manual
Weight900 kg (1,984.2 lb)
Competition history
Debut1984 24 Hours of Daytona
RacesWinsPodiums
551[3]8

The March 82G is a IMSA GTP/Group C sports prototype race car, designed, developed and built by British manufacturer and constructor March Engineering, for sports car racing (specifically the IMSA GT Championship and World Sportscar Championship), in 1982.[4] It competed in motor racing between 1982 and 1986, but only scored 1 race win, 8 podium finishes, and 2 pole positions.[5][6] It was powered by a naturally-aspirated 620 hp (460 kW) 5.7 L (350 cu in) Chevrolet V8 engine.[7][8][9]

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