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Country of origin:France
Produced in:1969
Numbers built:2
Author:Wouter Melissen
Last updated:January 23, 2025
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Engine
Configuration 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 / Matra Fuel Injection
Lubrication Dry sump
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated
Power 420 bhp / 313 kW
Torque 385 Nm / 284 ft lbs
BHP/Liter 140 bhp / liter

Drivetrain
Body glass-fibre reinforced plastic panels
Chassis steel tubular spaceframe
Front suspension double wishbones, rocker actuated coil springs over dampers
Rear suspension double wishbones, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar
Steering rack-and-pinion
Brakes (fr/r) Girling discs
Gearbox ZF 5 speed Manual
Drive Rear wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight 740 kilo / 1,631 lbs

Performance figures
Power to weight 0.57 bhp / kg
Top Speed 340 km/h (211 mph)

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  Article Image gallery (12) MS640/02 Specifications