Matra
Sports
m530
LX

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
Top Speed :179 Km/h 
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) :12.1 s