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Matra-Simca MS670

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Matra-Simca MS670
Company typeRacing car
IndustryMotorsport
PredecessorMatra-Simca MS660C
SuccessorMatra-Simca MS680
Key people
Bernard Boyer (designer)
ProductsGroup 5 Prototype racing cars

{{Infobox racing car | Car_name = Matra-Simca MS670 | Image = Matra 670C at Silverstone Classic Endurance Car Racing in September 2009.jpg | Category = Group 5 Prototype | Constructor = Matra | Designer = Bernard Boyer | Predecessor = Matra-Simca MS660C | Successor = Matra-Simca MS680 | Team = Equipe Matra-Simca Shell
Équipe Gitanes | Drivers = Henri Pescarolo
Graham Hill
François Cevert
Howden Ganley
Jean-Pierre Jabouille
Jean-Pierre Beltoise
Chris Amon
Gérard Larrousse
Jean-Pierre Jarier
Jacky Ickx | Technical ref = [1][2][3] | Chassis = Fibreglass body on aluminium monocoque | Front suspension = Double wishbones, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar. | Rear suspension = 1972: Wishbones, trailing arms, coils over dampers, anti-roll bar.
1973-1974: twin lower links, single top links, twin trailing arms, coils over dampers, anti-roll bar. | Wheelbase = | Track = Front:
Rear: | Engine name = Matra MS73, | Capacity = , | Turbo/NA = NA, | Configuration = 60º V12, | Engine position = Longitudinal, mid-mounted. | Gearbox name = 1972: Matra 5-speed Manual.
1973-1974: Porsche 5-speed Manual. | Weight = 1972:
1973:
1974: |} The Matra-Simca MS670 was introduced in 1972 as a Group 5 prototype designed for competition in the World Championship for Makes. Developed by Equipe Matra Sports with collaboration from Simca and Shell, it replaced the Matra-Simca MS660C and showcased cutting-edge technology aimed at excelling in endurance racing.

1972

During the 1972 season, the MS670 made a single appearance at the prestigious 1972 24 Hours of Le Mans. Matra entered four vehicles: the older MS660C driven by Beltoise and Amon, alongside three MS670s piloted by Cevert/Ganley, Pescarolo/Hill, and Jabouille/Hobbs. The pairing of Hill and Pescarolo secured victory by a full lap ahead of Cevert and Ganley. Meanwhile, Beltoise and Amon withdrew due to engine complications, and Jabouille with Hobbs retired following gearbox failure.

In the overall standings of the World Championship for Makes, Matra accumulated twenty points, earning seventh place in the championship rankings.

1973

In 1973, Matra introduced the Matra-Simca MS670B. During the 1973 24 Hours of Daytona, the MS670 piloted by Cevert, Beltoise, and Pescarolo was forced to retire because of engine failure. At the 6 Hours of Vallelunga, the trio Cevert, Pescarolo, and Larrousse secured victory, while Cevert and Beltoise withdrew due to engine troubles. Pescarolo and Larrousse triumphed at the 1000km of Dijon, with Cevert and Beltoise finishing in third place. At Monza, Pescarolo and Larrousse achieved third position; Cevert and Beltoise ended up eleventh.

At the 1000 km of Spa, the team of Pescarolo, Larrousse, and Amon finished third; however, Pescarolo, Amon, and Hill retired due to engine complications. Matra did not participate in the Targa Florio but entered two vehicles for the 1000km of Nürburgring, both of which retired following engine failures.

For the 1973 24 Hours of Le Mans, Matra fielded four cars. The pairing of Pescarolo and Larrousse claimed victory; Jabouille and Jaussaud finished third. The other entries, driven by Cevert/Beltoise and Depailler/Wollek, retired due to an accident and mechanical issues respectively. Pescarolo and Larrousse won the 1000km of Zeltweg, ahead of Cevert and Beltoise. In the season-ending Watkins Glen 6 Hours, Pescarolo and Larrousse secured first place, while Cevert and Beltoise retired because of ignition failure.

Matra clinched the top spot in the World Championship for Makes with a total of 124 points.

1974

The 1974 season commenced at the 1000km of Monza featuring new Matra-Simca MS670C vehicles driven by Pescarolo/Larrousse and Beltoise/Jarier; both teams retired due to engine failures. At Spa, Jarier and Ickx emerged victorious while Pescarolo and Larrousse withdrew because of a head gasket problem. Beltoise and Jarier won at Nürburgring with Pescarolo/Larrousse finishing fifth. The duo Pescarolo/Larrousse also won at Imola; Beltoise/Jarier finished fourth.

During the 1974 24 Hours of Le Mans, Matra entered four cars including their new MS680 model. The team of Pescarolo/Larrousse took first place; Jabouille/Migault finished third. Other entries retired owing to engine failures. Pescarolo/Larrousse repeated their victory at Zeltweg, with Beltoise/Jarier placing third.

Returning to the MS670C model, Beltoise/Jarier won at Watkins Glen and dominated races at Le Castellet and Brands Hatch, consistently finishing ahead of Pescarolo/Larrousse. At Kyalami, victory went to Pescarolo/Larrousse over Beltoise/Jarier.

Matra earned its second consecutive championship title in the World Championship for Makes with 140 points before withdrawing from motorsport at the end of the year.

Complete World Championship for Makes results

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Year Entrant Class Drivers No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Points WEMCP
1972 Equipe Matra-Simca Shell Group 5 BAI DAY SEB BRH MZA SPA TGA NÜR LMS ORC WGN 20 7th
Template:Country data GBRTemplate:Namespace detect showall Graham Hill 1
Template:Country data FRATemplate:Namespace detect showall Henri Pescarolo 1
Template:Country data FRATemplate:Namespace detect showall François Cevert 2
1973 Equipe Matra-Simca Shell Group 5 DAY VAL DIJ MZA SPA TGA NÜR LMS ORC WGN 124 1st
Template:Country data FRATemplate:Namespace detect showall François Cevert 27 1 /15 3 11 26 39 2 16
Template:Country data FRATemplate:Namespace detect showall Henri Pescarolo 27 1 1 3 3 /17 47 1 1 1
(1974) rowspan="11" align=left(Équipe Gitanes) rowspan=11Group 5

(MZA)| (SPA)| (NÜR)| (IMO)| (LMS)| (ORC)| (WGN)| (RIC)| (BRH)| (KYA)

rowspan=11 style=background:#FFFFBF; 140 rowspan=11 style=background:#FFFFBF; 1st


References

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