Description
This car is an ex-works car, the tean was "Project 4 March" by Ron Dennis (McLaren). 1979 Vandervell F3 champion, driven by "Chico Serra". The car was shipped to Japan and was the 1980 Japan F3 champion with "S. Sasaki" driving.
History
Similar to the 1978 F3 car with a front mounted radiator and full width nose cone. The design was not a serious ground effects car but, it completely dominated British F3 racing.
Performance Data
Weight: tbd lbs
Engine
Type: Nova Motor Toyota L4 2TG
Displacement: 1989cc
Horsepower: 160 bhp
dry sump oil system
Fuel System
Fuel Cell
Fuel Pump: Kugel Fischer fuel injection
Oil/Water System
Radiator: water radiator
Water Rad Location: front
Electrical System
Ignition: 12V
Transmission
Type: Hewland Mk 9
Rear End
Type: Hewland in unit w/gearbox
Body
Construction: fiberglass
not original body, "flat bottom" for 1980 F3 Japan regulations
Chassis
Type: aluminum monocoque
Front Suspension: A-arm, coilover
Rear Suspension: trailing arm, top link, lower wishbone