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Matra MS 80



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1969
Engine Ford Cosw. DFV S9
Engine Type 90°V8
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression "11,0"
Bore 85.700
Stroke 64.800
Capacity (cc) 2990
Power (at revs) 425 HP/9000
Torque
Induction
Ignition Lucas opus
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer B. Boyer
Front suspension "coil, double wishbone"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone and links"
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2400
Front track (mm) 1550
Rear track (mm) 1550
Weight (kg) 540555
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland DG300
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes Girling
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 9-11x13
Rear rims 15-17x13
Tyres Dunlop
Front tyres 4.50/11.60-13
Rear tyres 5.50/13.60-15
Maximum speed (kph) 290

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