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Matra 670 - 1972-1973 | 
| For the 1972 season, matra built three new ms 670 racing barchettas for the sport formula. ms stood for matra-simca the two companies had been linked since 1969. The 670 was a direct development from the earlier 660 and, like its predecessor, possessed a monocoque body shell in which the engine was incorporated as a structural member. | Specifications performance
Top speed of 199 mph (depending on gearing)
engine typedrivetrain: Water-cooled, double-overhead-cam, vi2
displacement 2,993 cc (2.99 l)
power rating 415 to 420 hp (depending on year)
transmission 5-speed manual
chassis: Monocoque; Independent front and rear suspension by coil and wishbone; 4-wheel disc brakes; 1,584 lbs.
price: Not commercially available |
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Formula one engine
the vi2 power unit was virtually identical to those of the firms formula one one-seaters, wrhich were built to the same three-litre displacement limit. In variation, the 670 engine was detuned, with a lower revving limit. The 670 was easily recognizable by its 13-inch (instead of 15-inch) front wheels, which gave it a nose-down design that aided high-speed stability. The 670 also had a larger cockpit to meet new dimensional regulations and requirements for the sport prototype category.
le mans-meister
the primary aim of matra was obviously a victory at le mans. The three ms 670s took part in the 24-hour race over june 10 and 11 in 1972. Competition was lessened by the withdrawal of
ferrari and mirage-ford, though the race didnt amount to a walkover for matra. The victory of the ms 670 was well-deserved it was the first le mans win for a french car since 1950.
Driven by graham hill and henri pescarolo, the matra 670 gave france its first victory at the sarthe classic in 22 years. |
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