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Matra MS 120



Tuner
Country F
Year 1970
Engine Matra MS12
Engine Type 60°V12
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression "11,0"
Bore 79.700
Stroke 50.000
Capacity (cc) 2993
Power (at revs) 450 HP/11000
Torque
Induction
Ignition Ducellier
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer G. Martin
Front suspension "coil, double wishbone"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone and links"
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2500
Front track (mm) 1640
Rear track (mm) 1600
Weight (kg) 545
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland FG 400
Fuel tank size (litres) 210
Brakes Girling
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 9-11x13
Rear rims 15-17x15
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres 4.50/10.85-13
Rear tyres 5.50/15.30-15
Maximum speed (kph) 280

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