Matra-Simca MS670
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.
| Category | Group 5 Prototype | ||||||||
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| Constructor | Matra | ||||||||
| Designer(s) | Bernard Boyer | ||||||||
| Predecessor | Matra-Simca MS660C | ||||||||
| Successor | Matra-Simca MS680 | ||||||||
| Technical specifications | |||||||||
| Chassis | Fibreglass 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 track | Front: 1,525 mm (60.0 in) Rear: 1,500 mm (59.1 in) | ||||||||
| Wheelbase | 2,558 mm (100.7 in) | ||||||||
| Engine | Matra MS73, 2,999 cc (183.0 cu in), 60º V12, NA, Longitudinal, mid-mounted. | ||||||||
| Transmission | 1972: Matra 5-speed Manual. 1973-1974: Porsche 5-speed Manual. | ||||||||
| Weight | 1972: 700 kg (1,543.2 lb) 1973: 678 kg (1,494.7 lb) 1974: 675 kg (1,488.1 lb) | ||||||||
| Fuel | Lucas | ||||||||
| Competition history | |||||||||
| Notable entrants | Equipe Matra-Simca Shell Équipe Gitanes | ||||||||
| Notable drivers | Henri Pescarolo Graham Hill François Cevert Howden Ganley Jean-Pierre Jabouille Jean-Pierre Beltoise Chris Amon Gérard Larrousse Jean-Pierre Jarier Jacky Ickx | ||||||||
| Debut | 1972 24 Hours of Le Mans | ||||||||
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| Teams' Championships | 2 | ||||||||
| Constructors' Championships | 2 | ||||||||
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