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Country of origin:France
Produced in:1972
Numbers built:3 (Updated MS120Bs)
Predecessor:Matra MS120B
Author:Wouter Melissen
Last updated:May 10, 2022
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Engine
Configuration MS72 60º V12
Location Mid, longitudinally mounted
Construction aluminium alloy block and head
Displacement 2,993 cc / 182.6 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 Fuel Injection
Lubrication Dry sump
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated
Power 460 bhp / 343 kW @ 11,500 rpm
BHP/Liter 154 bhp / liter

Drivetrain
Chassis aluminium monocoque
Front suspension double wishbones, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension twin lower links, single top links, twin trailing arms, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar
Steering rack-and-pinion
Brakes (fr/r) Girling discs
Gearbox Hewland FG 400 5 speed Manual
Drive Rear wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight 560 kilo / 1,235 lbs
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2,500 mm (98.4 in) / 1,640 mm (64.6 in) / 1,600 mm (63 in)
Tyres (fr/r) Goodyear 9.0/20.0 13 / 14.1/24.0 - 13

Performance figures
Power to weight 0.82 bhp / kg

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