1967 Matra M530A

The M530A is a passenger car from Matra, with rear wheel drive, a mid positioned engine and a 2 door coupé body style. The Matra M530A's engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 1.7 litre, overhead valve 60 degree V 4 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. In this application it has an output of 69 bhp (70 PS/51 kW) of power at 4800 rpm, and maximum torque of 127 N·m (94 lb·ft/13 kgm) at 2500 rpm. A 4 speed manual transmission transfers the power to the driven wheels. The quoted weight at the kerb is 840 kg. The Matra M530A is said to be able to attain a maxiumum speed of 153 km/h or 95 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 2+2 seats
Length
4160 mm
Weight
840 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.7 litre
Cylinders
4, V
Power
70 PS / 69 bhp / 51 kW @ 4800 rpm
Torque
127 Nm / 94 ft.lb / 13 kgm @ 2500 rpm
Acceleration
0-60 mph 15.6 s
Top speed
153 km/h / 95 mph

1967 Matra M530A specifications

1967 Matra M530A 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	4160 mm	163.8 inches
Width	1560 mm	61.4 inches
Height	1200 mm	47.2 inches
Ground clearance	140 mm	5.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.63
Kerb weight	840 kg	1852 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	Cologne P5S
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)	70 PS (69 bhp) (51 kW) at 4800 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	127 Nm (94 ft·lb) (13 kgm) at 2500 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	30.3 kW/litre 41.2 ps/litre 40.6 bhp/litre 0.67 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	74.75 Nm/litre 0.9 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	9:1
Fuel system	1 Solex 32 PDSIT 4 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	939.3 kPa (136.2 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	15.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile	19.9 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	153 km/h (95 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 83.28 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 PS/kg 61.25 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 kW/kg 82.14 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 bhp/kg 0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 16.33 kg/kW 27.27 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	rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock	2.800
Turning circle	10.00 m
Front suspension	I.W.TA.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension	I.TA.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	145-14
Tyres rear	165-14
Brakes F/R	Di/Di
Front brake diameter	212 mm
Rear brake diameter	212 mm
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	3.56
general
Carfolio.com ID	62359
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	20.1
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1967 Matra M530A added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.