1978 March 783/793

In 1971, March introduced two versions of the 713 - the 713M with a monocoque chassis and the 713S with spaceframe construction. The 713S was comprised of round tubes that made up the spaceframe and were similar in other regards to the 713M. For 1972, March returned to a monocoque for all cars, including their 723 F3 model. In 1973, the 733 was introduced, which was a further development of the 713/723. It was short, with a narrow track suspension, and a well-organized aerodynamic setup.

Throughout most of the 1970s, the March cars would continue to be a development of the prior year's model. In 1978, this was no different. The 783 was an evolution of the prior year's 773. There were changes to the nose section and to other parts of the body, and a more angular tub. In total, there were 11 examples of the March 783 constructed.

Formula One drivers who drove the March 783 included Chico Serra, Tiff Needell, and Nigel Mansell. Teo Fabi won with the 783 on three occasions.

By Daniel Vaughan | Jul 2012