Skip to content

Leyton House March 871 Ford

March 871 image

Active: 03-05-1987 - 15-11-1987
Team: March Engineering

Drivers: Ivan Capelli (16)
Sponsors: Leyton House

Arriving late for the season's opener at Brazil, the 871 was ready in time for the second Grand Prix of the 1987 season.

Specifications

Chassis: Carbon fibre monocoque
Body: Carbon fibre
Dampers: telescopic
Front Suspension: inboard coil springs, pull-rods and double wishbones
Rear Suspension: inboard coil springs, pull-rods and double wishbones
Steering: proprietary rack and pinion
Brakes: AP brakes outboard front and rear
Wheels: split rims
Interior: Stack electronic revcounter
Steering wheel: Momo
Gearbox: March 6-speed
Final Drive: In unit with gearbox
Differential: Limited slip differential

Engine

Type: Cosworth DFZ V8
Displacements: 3,495 cc
Power: 560 bhp
Fuel System: fuel cell
Oil/Water System: Dry sump
Electrical System: Total loss, 12V

Ivan Capelli, 1987 British GP Silverstone, by Anthony Fosh
Image by Anthony Fosh