The A-Z of Racing Cars


March 707 (Canam)



Tuner Chaparral
Country GB/USA
Year 1970
Engine Chevrolet
Engine Type 90°V8
Cams 1
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 113.500
Stroke 101.600
Capacity (cc) 8226
Power (at revs) 730 HP/
Torque
Induction
Ignition
Fuel system
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type spider
Designer R. Herd
Front suspension "coil, double wishbone"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone and links"
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2438
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg) 720
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland LG600
Fuel tank size (litres) 265
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph)

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