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March 86A[1]
CategoryIndy Lights
ConstructorMarch
Technical specifications
ChassisAluminum/carbon fiber monocoque with rear sub-frame covered in fiberglass body
Suspension (front)Double wishbones, Coil springs over shock absorbers, Anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)Twin lower links, Single top links, twin trailing arms, Coil springs over shock absorbers, Anti-roll bar
Wheelbase3,000 mm (118 in)
EngineBuick, mid-engined, longitudinally mounted, 4.2 L (256.3 cu in), 90°, V6, OHV, NA
TransmissionHewland FT-200 5/6-speed manual
Power429–500 hp (320–373 kW)
>400 lb⋅ft (540 N⋅m)
Weight1,230 lb (560 kg)
BrakesDisc brakes (front & rear)
Competition history
Debut1986

The March 86A, also designated as the March 86/A,[2] was an open-wheel formula race car, designed, developed and built by British manufacturer March Engineering, for the American Racing Series (later Indy Lights), between 1986 and 1992.[3] It was essentially a rebadged March 85B or 86B Formula 3000 chassis, using the name Wildcat, and all used identical Buick V6 engines.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "1986 March 86A Wildcat Mk 1 "Indy Light"". www.race-cars.com. 2 July 2019.
  2. ^ "GasGeek | Every Car Has a Story". gasgeek.net.
  3. ^ Brown, Allen. "American Racing Series (ARS)". OldRacingCars.com.
  4. ^ "1991 March 86A". 14 August 2023.