1972 Matra 530 LX

The Matra 530 LX is a 2 door coupé style automobile with a mid mounted engine driving through the rear wheels. The 1.7 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, overhead valve, 4 cylinder that develops 77 bhp (78 PS/57 kW) of power at 5000 rpm, and maximum torque of 141 N·m (104 lb·ft/14.4 kgm) at 3000 rpm. The engine supplies its power through to the wheels via a 4 speed manual 'box. Claimed kerb weight is 935 kg. Top stated speed is 175 km/h, which equates to 109 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 2+2 seats
Length
4197 mm
Weight
935 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.7 litre
Cylinders
4, V
Power
78 PS / 77 bhp / 57 kW @ 5000 rpm
Torque
141 Nm / 104 ft.lb / 14.4 kgm @ 3000 rpm
Top speed
175 km/h / 109 mph

1972 Matra 530 LX specifications

1972 Matra 530 LX data
bodywork
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Body type	2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2560 mm	100.8 inches
Track/tread (front)	1340 mm	52.8 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1350 mm	53.1 inches
Length	4197 mm	165.2 inches
Width	1620 mm	63.8 inches
Height	1200 mm	47.2 inches
Ground clearance	140 mm	5.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.64
Kerb weight	935 kg	2061 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	45 litres	9.9 [11.9] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Ford
Engine code	C3
Cylinders	V 4 in 60° vee
Capacity	1.7 litre 1699 cc (103.679 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	90 × 66.8 mm 3.54 × 2.63 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.35
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output (DIN)	78 PS (77 bhp) (57 kW) at 5000 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	141 Nm (104 ft·lb) (14.4 kgm) at 3000 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	33.8 kW/litre 46 ps/litre 45.3 bhp/litre 0.74 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	82.99 Nm/litre 1 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	9:1
Fuel system	1 Solex carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1042.9 kPa (151.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	3
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	424.75 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre	34 s
Maximum speed	175 km/h (109 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 83.5 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 PS/kg 61.41 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 kW/kg 82.35 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 bhp/kg 0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 16.28 kg/kW 27.2 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	mid
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	145 x 14
Tyres rear	165 x 14
Brakes F/R	Di/Di
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	246510
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	20.1
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1972 Matra 530 LX added 2011-06-09. Last modified 2020-02-02.