Matra Sports m530 LX
The Matra M530 is a sports car created and built by the French engineering group Matra.
In 1965 Matra’s CEO Jean-Luc Lagardère decided to develop a successor to the Matra Djet that was more appealing to the non-racing public – a voiture des copains (car for chums). The result was the Matra M530, the first “true” Matra sports car, the Djet having been a René Bonnet design. The car was named after Matra’s R.530 missile, and was designed by former Simca designer Philippe Guédon.
Like its predecessor, the M530 was built on a steel frame with polyester body and a mid-engine layout. To accommodate 2+2 seating, a mid-mounted engine and a reasonable boot. Introduced at the 1970 Geneva Motor Show was the Matra Sports M530 LX, which was a minor redesign of the M530 A by Michelotti. The most notable changes were the rear hatch (now made of glass and held open with struts like a hatchback) and the front bumper. No right-hand drive M530s were built.
Engine Technical Data
Engine type : | V4 |
Displacement | 1.7 l (104 ci / 1699 cc) |
Power | 78 ps (77 bhp / 57 kw) |
Torque | 141 Nm (104 lb-ft) |
Power / liter | 46 ps (45 hp) |
Power / weight | 84 ps (83 bhp) / t |
Torque / weight | 152 Nm (112 lb-ft) / t |
Efficiency | 7 PS per l/100 km |
Transmission | 4 speed manual |
Drive wheels – Traction – Drivetrain : | RWD |
Body : | Convertible | ||
Num. of Doors : | 2 | ||
Curb Weight : | 915-940 kg (2017-2072 lbs) | ||
Size and dimensions | 4197/ 1620/ 1200 MM/ 915 KG |
Gas mileage | 13.3-8.5 l/100 km (18-28 mpg US / 21-33 mpg UK) |
CO2 emissions | 211 g/km |