Matra 530

The Matra 530 is a sports car by the car manufacturer Matra. From 1967 to 1973 9609 cars were built.

Development

In March 1967, the Matra 530 was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show the public. The engineer Guedon had designed the car with a central, ideal for the road- motor. The space of the rear seat limits the selection of the motor, which must be as short as possible. The decision was made on the 1.7-liter V4 engine (type P5S ) Ford Taunus 17 M, which was combined with the four-speed gearbox of the Ford 15 M. The chassis is built from welded steel plate was completed with screwed body elements made ​​of resin and fiberglass. In addition, the M530 had pop-up headlights with optical warning system and a removable Targa roof with roll bar.

From 1968, the Matra 530 was delivered, as of April 1969, the Ford C3 - engine was installed with the transmission of the Taunus 15M RS. The Matra 530 was initially produced in Creil; however, came from 14 April 1969 the plant in Romorantin- Lanthenay. From 1970, the Matra Automobile about the Chrysler Simca distribution network were sold. The type designation changed in Matra M530 LX.

After declining sales Matra introduced in October 1971 the simplified M 530 SX on the market to appeal to a younger clientele. This was an economical version with a fixed roof and mounted headlights. In 18 months, just over a thousand copies were manufactured. In Germany, the car cost 1971 11,690 DM in today's currency and adjusted for inflation, this correspond 19,500 euros. As of July 1, 1993 7 type cars Matra 530 coupe and 31 cars Matra 530 Targa were reported in Germany in the Federal Motor Vehicle Office.

In June 1973, the series was discontinued and replaced with the Matra - Simca Bagheera.

Specifications

  • Ford ( P5S ) four-cylinder four -stroke V - engine, water- cooled; a Solex carburetor type 32 TDID Displacement: 1699 cm ³
  • 73 hp at 4800 rpm
  • Four-speed fully synchronized,
  • Profile Welded platform frame
  • Body: plastic composite to platform frame
  • Front rear axle Front: Independent, upper triangular, lower wishbone, disc brakes, coil springs with telescopic shock absorbers
  • Rear: independent wheel suspension on trailing arms, disc brakes, coil springs with telescopic shock absorbers, stabilizer curve
  • External dimensions: 4160 x 1560 x 1200 mm
  • Wheelbase: 2560 mm
  • 9609 (total)
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