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Country of origin:France
Produced from:1973 - 1974
Numbers built:6
Designed by:Bernard Boyer for Matra
Predecessor:Matra MS670
Successor:Matra MS670C
Author:Wouter Melissen
Last updated:April 04, 2007
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Engine
Configuration MS73 60º V12
Location Mid, longitudinally mounted
Construction aluminium block and head
Displacement 2,999 cc / 183 cu in
Bore / Stroke 79.7 mm (3.1 in) / 50.0 mm (2 in)
Compression 11.0:1
Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed Lucas Fuel Injection
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated
Power 450 bhp / 336 kW @ 10,500 rpm
Torque 320 Nm / 236 ft lbs @ 8,400 rpm
BHP/Liter 150 bhp / liter

Drivetrain
Chassis fibreglass body on aluminium monocoque
Front suspension double wishbones, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension wishbones, trailing arms, coils over dampers, anti-roll bar
Steering rack-and-pinion
Brakes Girling ventilated discs, all-round
Gearbox Porsche 5 speed Manual
Drive Rear wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight 678 kilo / 1,495 lbs
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2,558 mm (100.7 in) / 1,525 mm (60 in) / 1,500 mm (59.1 in)

Performance figures
Power to weight 0.66 bhp / kg

Race history
Major wins
1973 Vallelunga 6 Hours (Henri Pescarolo / Gerard Larousse / Francois Cevert in MS670B-02)
1973 Dijon 1000 km (Henri Pescarolo / Gerard Larousse in MS670B-02)
1973 24 Hours of Le Mans (Henri Pescarolo / Gerard Larousse in MS670B-02)
1973 Zeltweg 1000 km (Henri Pescarolo / Gerard Larousse in MS670-01)
1973 Watkins Glen 6 Hours (Henri Pescarolo / Gerard Larousse in MS670-01)

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