24h of Le Mans 1973
MATRA SIMCA MS 670B # 12
Race
Team
Matra-Simca Shell (F) 

Car
MATRA SIMCA MS 670B
Number
12
Engine
Matra MS72
Ranking
3rd
Type
2999 V12 à 60°
Class
S (3rd)
Tires
Goodyear
Chassis Number
670 B-01
Number plate
No photo available
Drivers
Race Performance
Laps
332 laps
Distance
4526.150 km
Average over 24 hours
188.580 km/h
Best lap
Avg.
Driver
Avg.
Driver
3:41.300
(221.880 km/h)
(221.880 km/h)
Pits stops
Time spent in the pits
Time spent in the pits
Maximun speed
Hour by hour classification
H1
H2
H3
H4
H5
H6
H7
H8
H9
H10
H11
H12
5
6
8
31
24
23
13
21
26
23
21
17
H13
H14
H15
H16
H17
H18
H19
H20
H21
H22
H23
H24
11
8
6
6
6
5
4
5
5
4
4
3
Qualifying
Position
6th
Best lap
Avg.
Driver
Avg.
Driver
3:44.700
(218.530 km/h)
(218.530 km/h)
Qualif 1
Best lap 1
3:45.600
Qualif 2
Best lap 2
3:44.700
No photo available
Tests Day
Position
1st
Best lap
Avg.
Driver
Avg.
Driver
3:36.300
(227.010 km/h)
(227.010 km/h)
Laps
Tests day Number
Chassis Number
Chassis Number
53
670 B-01
670 B-01
Drivers
Jean-Pierre Beltoise (F)
Gérard Larrousse (F)
Gérard Larrousse (F)
Team / Car
Matra-Simca Shell (F)
Nationality | France ![]() |
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MATRA SIMCA MS 670B
Motorist | Matra (MS72) |
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Engine | V12 à 60°, bloc et culasse en aluminium, carte sec Atmo central Arrière |
Capacity (c.c.) Bore - stroke |
2999 cm3 (79,7 x 50mm) |
Distribution | 4 arbre à cames en tête. |
Indiction system | Injection Lucas |
Ignition | 1 bougie Marchal de 10mm par cylindre |
Torque | |
Power bhp | 470 cv à 10500 tr/min |
Clutch | Bi-disques à sec Borg and Beck |
Gear Box | Porsche 5 speeds. |
Chassis | Treillis metallique tube acier 25 CD 4S |
Body | Spyder, Polyester stratifié |
Braking system / Brakes (Disc/Drum) | Girling |
Suspension / Shocks | Koni |
Power steering | non |
Headlights | Marchal |
Weight | 694 kg |
Tank | 119 litres |
Tires | Magnésium - Front : 15x10'' - Rear : 15x13'' Goodyear |
Dimensions
Length | Width | ||
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Height | Wheelbase | 2558 mm | |
Front track | 1525 mm | Rear track | 1500 mm |