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]

March 842
CategoryFormula 2
ConstructorMarch
Designer(s)Ralph Bellamy
Technical specifications
ChassisAluminum/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 track1,499 mm (59.0 in) (front)
1,499 mm (59.0 in) (rear)
Wheelbase2,540 mm (100 in)
EngineBMW M12/7B, mid-engined, longitudinally mounted, 2.0 L (122.0 cu in), I4, NA
TransmissionHewland F.T.200 5-speed manual
Power320 hp (240 kW)
251 N⋅m (185 lb⋅ft)
Weight517 kg (1,140 lb)
BrakesAP Racing brake discs
TyresMichelin
23/55-13: 10 x 13 (front)
32/61-13: 14 x 13(rear)
Competition history
Debut1984

References

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  1. ^ "European Formula 2 Championship 1984". Retrieved 21 June 2022.
  2. ^ "1984 European F2 Championship". Retrieved 21 June 2022.