#matra-simca

[les-belles-mecaniques]

Matra-Simca Bagheera

[morecarsthatnevermadeit]

Matra was a specialist car maker who collaborated with Simca to create the Bagheera, a mid-engined sports car with unique three-abreast seating. The Bagheera was powered by Simca 4-cylinder engines, but Matra’s engineers wanted more power. The Bagheera U8 was created by joining two 1.3-litre Simca engines side by side at an 82º angle, sharing a common sump. Alas, the 1973 energy crisis, combined with engineering issues, meant the U8 didn’t progress beyond the prototype stage.

[frenchcarssince1946]

1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera

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[frenchcurious]

Jean-Pierre Beltoise (Matra-Simca MS670B #03) devant la (Porsche 911 Carrera RSR) de Bernard Chenevière / Peter Zbinden, 1000 km de Dijon - 1973. © Rainer Schlegelmich / Motorsport. - source Carros e Pilotos.

[legendsofracing]

Jackie Stewart does some testing in the rain with his Matra MS10 at Oulton Park, 1968.

[les-belles-mecaniques]

1978 Matra-Simca Bagheera (3-seater)

[frenchcurious]

Henri Pescarolo (Matra Simca MS120) dans le virage Bugatti du circuit de Jarama - Grand Prix d'Espagne 1970, passe devant la Ferrari 312B de Jacky Ickx (Ferrari 312B) en flammes après sa collision avec Jackie Oliver (BRM P153). © Calderon Archives.- source Carros e Pilotos.

[frenchcurious]

François Cevert (Matra Simca MS670 #02) 24 Heures du Mans 1972. - source Carros e Pilotos.