March 761
| Category | Formula One | ||||||||
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| Constructor | March Engineering | ||||||||
| Designer | Robin Herd | ||||||||
| Predecessor | March 751 | ||||||||
| Successor | March 771 | ||||||||
| Technical specifications | |||||||||
| Chassis | Aluminium monocoque | ||||||||
| 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 2,993 cc (182.6 cu in) 90° V8 naturally aspirated mid-mounted | ||||||||
| Transmission | 1976: Hewland DG 400 6-speed manual. 1977: Hewland FGA 400 6-speed manual. | ||||||||
| Tyres | Goodyear | ||||||||
| Competition history | |||||||||
| Notable entrants | March Engineering | ||||||||
| Debut | 1976 Brazilian Grand Prix | ||||||||
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| Constructors' Championships | 0 | ||||||||
| Drivers' Championships | 0 | ||||||||
The March 761 was a Formula One racing car designed by Robin Herd of March Engineering for the 1976 season which saw continued use in 1977. The 761 was not a new design, in fact the initial three cars were built up from the 751s which survived the 1975 season. Ronnie Peterson qualified on pole at the Dutch Grand Prix, and set fastest lap at, and won, the Italian Grand Prix.