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March
711 (1971)
March Formula One car of 1971.
Still being researched: identification guide, full specifications. Everything shown is checked against the cited sources. Know more? Send us a source.
Photo: Darren · CC BY 2.0
Contents
01Overview
At a glance
- Built
- 6 Built
- Years
- 1971
- Engine
- V8 (90 degrees), mid-engined · 2,993 cc / 3.0 LFactory: 2,993 cc
- Power
- Not yet verified
- Top speed
- Not yet verified
- Body
- Not yet verified
- Designer
- Frank Costin and Geoff Ferris
- In this archive
- Not yet verified
- Surviving
- Not yet verified
Sources and any conflicting figures are in the sections below.
Why it matters
The March 711 was March's 1971 Formula 1 car, recognisable for its 'tea tray' front wing. Ronnie Peterson drove it to second place in the drivers' championship, and March tied for third with Ferrari in the constructors' table.
How rare is it?
Six separate kinds of rarity – never combined into one number.
Each kind of rarity is rated separately and never combined.
Photos
Exterior, interior and detail photos with their licences.
March 711 (1971) (Wikimedia Commons search)
Photo: Darren · CC BY 2.0
March 711 (1971) (Wikimedia Commons search)
Photo: Lothar Spurzem · CC BY-SA 2.0
March 711 (1971) (Wikimedia Commons search)
Photo: Spurzem - Lothar Spurzem · CC BY-SA 2.0
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02Production & history
Production
Every figure says what it counts.
| What is counted | Figure | Basis | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total model productionMarch 711 cars built, including customer cars | 61 | Factory production | Independently researched |
Independent counts (e.g. engine and colour) are never combined into a calculated figure. Surviving examples are never presented as original production.
History
The 711 succeeded March's first F1 car. Ronnie Peterson led the STP March team and finished second in the drivers' championship, with March tying for third in the constructors' standings; cars were also fielded for Mike Beutler, Niki Lauda (his F1 debut) and Alex Soler-Roig.
Variants
How each version differs from the standard 711 (1971).
No variants documented yet. Have a source? Contribute it.
03Specifications
Technical specifications
Engine
| Engine family | Ford Cosworth DFV2 Independently researched |
|---|---|
| Engine code | Not yet verified |
| Layout | V8 (90 degrees), mid-engined2 Independently researched |
| Cylinders | 82 Independently researched |
| Displacement | 2,993 cc / 3.0 LFactory: 2,993 cc2 Independently researchedRSC also lists one 1971 entry with an Alfa Romeo Type 33/3 V8 of 2998 cc, used by some cars. |
| Bore | Not yet verified |
| Stroke | Not yet verified |
| Compression ratio | Not yet verified |
| Valvetrain | 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC2 Independently researched |
| Fuel system | Not yet verified |
| Power | Not yet verified |
| Power at | Not yet verified |
| Torque | Not yet verified |
Transmission & drivetrain
| Manufacturer | Hewland3 Independently researched |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | Not yet verified |
| Gears | 53 Independently researched |
| Driven wheels | Not yet verified |
Chassis, body & dimensions
| Chassis | Not yet verified |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Not yet verified |
| Rear suspension | Not yet verified |
| Brakes | Not yet verified |
| Steering | Not yet verified |
| Body construction | Not yet verified |
| Wheelbase | Not yet verified |
| Length | Not yet verified |
| Width | Not yet verified |
| Height | Not yet verified |
| Front track | Not yet verified |
| Rear track | Not yet verified |
| Kerb weight | Not yet verified |
| Dry weight | Not yet verified |
Performance
| Maximum speed | Not yet verified |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | Not yet verified |
| Fuel tank | Not yet verified |
“Not yet verified” means no source has been checked for that value yet. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap.
04Colours & options
Factory colours & interiors
Original paint and trim, with the number of cars in each where a source gives it.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
Factory options & codes
Codes are shown exactly as written by the manufacturer.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
05Individual cars
Chassis register
Every documented car, with its colours, history and where it is now. Open a row for the full record. Known chassis are not automatically authenticated originals.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
Competition history
Every race result of the individual cars, in date order. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
Auction & sale history
Documented public sales of the individual cars. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
See one in person
Museums where an example of this car can be seen.
No example is documented on public display yet. Have a source? Contribute it.
06Reference
Identification guide
How to tell an original from a replica or later conversion.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
Sources
Each number links to the exact facts it supports.
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1
March 711 Cosworth, ultimatecarpage.com Level C
- 6 March 711 cars built, including customer cars
-
2
March 711 - Complete Archive (only F1 entries) Level C RacingSportsCars
- Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc (Archive)
- Mid-engined (Archive)
- 4v DOHC (Archive)
-
3
1971 March 711 Cosworth - Images, Specifications and Information Level C Wouter Melissen · Ultimatecarpage.com · 2016-04-29
- Hewland five-speed gearbox (Specifications)
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