Was für ein Jahr…. 1976…. war ein verrücktes Jahr in der F1, als Tyrrell den „P34“ auf 6 Rädern (vier gelenkt) präsentierte.
Fenix-Racing freut sich, den Prototyp March 240 zeigen zu können, wobei nur die vorderen beiden Räder angelenkt werden. An der Hinterachse sind die anderen vier der sechs Räder.
Englische Version
1976…. a crazy year in F1, that was a time where designers could explore far more than today.
Tyrrell develop the “P34” a 6 wheels, with 4 steering wheels.
Less people known that March start an ambitious project as well: the 2-4-0
The name stands for
2 steering wheels
4 wheel drive
0 differential
The idea was – somehow – too good to be true: Better traction, less aero drag, but most important it could get some sponsor attention.
But, for a small team like March, was somehow more than they could chew, nevertheless it reach the goal to help in cover part of the budget needed by the team.
Real car was used just few times during private tests, by Ian Schecker, Jodi’s brother.
Later… the 4wd package was sold to Roy Lane who fit it over his March 771, used in Hillclimb races, where the car score some victories.
Car can be seen at the Louwman Museum, in Holland
https://www.louwmanmuseum.nl/en/Ontdekken/Ontdek-de-collectie/march-240-771-formula-1
Or used sometime at Goodwood or in Historical races.
In Fenix we’re happy to show the prototype of our March 240
As his sister, we’ve to say an huge “thank you” to Marchives www.marchives.com for the support.
Quelle: www.fenixracingshop.com und www.fenix-racing.com
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