March 72A

March 72A (722A/725)

Category	Formula 5000
Constructor	March
Successor	March 73A
Technical specifications
Chassis	Aluminium monocoque with load-bearing engine-transmission assembly, fiberglass and aluminum body
Suspension (front)	Independent, wishbones and inclined coil spring/shock absorber units
Suspension (rear)	Independent, single top link, twin tower links and coil spring/shock absorber units
Engine	Mid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 5.0 L (305.1 cu in), Chevrolet, 90° V8, NA
Transmission	Hewland 5-speed manual
Weight	1,500 lb (680 kg)
Competition history
Notable drivers	John Cannon
Debut	1972

The March 72A, also designated as the March 722A, and also known as the March 725, was an open-wheel formula racing car, designed, developed, and built by British manufacturer and constructor, March Engineering, for Formula 5000 racing, in 1972. It competed in both the European and SCCA U.S. F5000 championships, being driven by Canadian John Cannon. It was itself based on a March 722 Formula Two chassis, and was powered by a powerful 5.0 L (310 cu in) Oldsmobile V8 engine.