March 782
| Category | Formula 2 |
|---|---|
| Constructor | March |
| Technical specifications | |
| Chassis | Aluminum monocoque with rear sub-frame covered in fiberglass body |
| Suspension (front) | Double wishbones, Coil springs over Dampers, Anti-roll bar |
| Suspension (rear) | Twin lower links, Single top links, twin trailing arms, Coil springs over Dampers, Anti-roll bar |
| Axle track | 1,320 mm (52 in) (front) 1,300 mm (51 in) (rear) |
| Wheelbase | 2,500 mm (98 in) |
| Engine | BMW M12/7, mid-engined, longitudinally mounted, 2.0 L (122.0 cu in), I4, NA |
| Transmission | Hewland F.T.200 5-speed manual |
| Power | 307 hp (229 kW) |
| Weight | 502–510 kg (1,107–1,124 lb) |
| Tyres | Goodyear |
| Competition history | |
| Debut | 1978 |
The March 782 was an open-wheel Formula 2 car, designed, developed and built by British manufacturer March Engineering in 1978. The 782 chassis was very competitive, and March dominated the season with their 782 chassis, and it was a clean-sweep; winning 11 out of the 12 races, and Bruno Giacomelli winning the championship, with 78 points (dropped from 82 points). Marc Surer finished second-place in the championship as runner-up, with 48 points (dropped from 51 points); also driving a 782 chassis. It saw continued used until the end of 1981, with Alberto Colombo winning at Hockenheim in 1980 with a two-year-old 782 chassis.