March 711

March 711
Category	Formula One
Constructor	March Engineering
Designer(s)	Robin Herd; Geoff Ferris
Predecessor	March 701
Successor	March 721
Technical specifications
Chassis	Aluminium monocoque
Suspension (front)	Double wishbones, Rocker-actuated Coil springs over dampers, Anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)	Lower wishbones and links, top links, Single trailing arms, Coil springs over Dampers, Anti-roll bar
Axle track	1,524 mm (60.0 in) (Front); 1,524 mm (60.0 in) (Rear)
Wheelbase	2,438 mm (96.0 in)
Engine	Ford-Cosworth DFV; Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 2,993 cc (182.6 cu in) 90° V8 naturally aspirated mid-mounted
Transmission	Hewland FG 400 6-speed manual.
Weight	560 kg (1,230 lb)
Fuel	Shell; Motul
Tyres	Firestone; Goodyear
Competition history
Notable entrants	March Engineering
Notable drivers	Ronnie Peterson; Andrea de Adamich; Alex Soler-Roig; Henri Pescarolo; Nanni Galli; Skip Barber; Mike Beuttler; Niki Lauda; Carlos Pace; Ray Allen
Debut	1971 South African Grand Prix
Constructors' Championships	0 (best: 4th (1971)
Drivers' Championships	0 (best: 2nd - Ronnie Peterson (1971))

The March 711 was a Formula One racing car, designed by Robin Herd and Geoff Ferris, for the 1971 season, and saw continued use throughout the 1972 season.

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