The March 2-4-0 was an experimental six-wheeled Formula One racing car built by the March Engineering company of Bicester, UK. It was constructed in late 1976 and tested in early 1977.
The car followed on from the successful use by Tyrrell Racing of a six-wheeled car, the Tyrrell P34, in Formula One racing.
In the attempt to decrease aero drag of big tires, the Tyrrell P34 had tried smaller front tires, but the added weight of the steering and suspension negated the improved aero.... so March decided to try experimenting with reduced tire sizes in the back, and see if the extra weight of gears, axles, and suspension would be offset by the increased traction.
Since there was not enough investment of fortunes to increase the improvement factor in the gearbox casing design, nothing became of it, the theory was proven sound enough, but blank check advancements in every other facet of F1 race cars proved to be the direction race car design went.
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Not sure why you could not find the info, These are well known cars. Here you go.
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