The A-Z of Racing Cars


Matra MS 84



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/D. Gardner
Front suspension "coil, double wishbone"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone and links"
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2482
Front track (mm) 1600
Rear track (mm) 1640
Weight (kg) 600
Drive fwd
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes Girling
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres Dunlop
Front tyres 4.50/11.60-13
Rear tyres 5.30/15.00-15
Maximum speed (kph)

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