Matra-Simca MS670

Matra-Simca MS670
CategoryGroup 5 Prototype
ConstructorMatra
Designer(s)Bernard Boyer
PredecessorMatra-Simca MS660C
SuccessorMatra-Simca MS680
Technical specifications[1][2][3]
ChassisFibreglass body on aluminium monocoque
Suspension (front)Double wishbones, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar.
Suspension (rear)1972: Wishbones, trailing arms, coils over dampers, anti-roll bar.
1973-1974: twin lower links, single top links, twin trailing arms, coils over dampers, anti-roll bar.
Axle trackFront: 1,525 mm (60.0 in)
Rear: 1,500 mm (59.1 in)
Wheelbase2,558 mm (100.7 in)
EngineMatra MS73, 2,993 cc (182.6 cu in), 60º V12, NA, Longitudinal, mid-mounted.
Transmission1972: Matra 5-speed Manual.
1973-1974: Porsche 5-speed Manual.
Weight1972: 700 kg (1,543.2 lb)
1973: 678 kg (1,494.7 lb)
1974: 675 kg (1,488.1 lb)
FuelLucas
Competition history
Notable entrantsEquipe Matra-Simca Shell
Équipe Gitanes
Notable driversFrance Henri Pescarolo
United Kingdom Graham Hill
France François Cevert
New Zealand Howden Ganley
France Jean-Pierre Jabouille
France Jean-Pierre Beltoise
New Zealand Chris Amon
France Gérard Larrousse
France Jean-Pierre Jarier
Belgium Jacky Ickx
Debut1972 24 Hours of Le Mans
RacesWinsPolesF/Laps
2015161
Teams' Championships2
Constructors' Championships2

The Matra-Simca MS670 was a Group 5 prototype race car introduced in 1972 for the World Championship for Makes. The MS670 replaced the previous Matra-Simca MS660C.[4]

  1. ^ "Matra MS670". www.ultimatecarpage.com. Retrieved 23 December 2016.
  2. ^ "Matra MS670B". www.ultimatecarpage.com. Retrieved 23 December 2016.
  3. ^ "Matra MS670C". www.ultimatecarpage.com. Retrieved 23 December 2016.
  4. ^ "Matra Manufacturing & Services". Archived from the original on 24 December 2016. Retrieved 23 December 2016.