Matra MS7
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The Matra MS7 was a Formula Two racing car built by Matra, which occasionally raced in Formula One as well between 1967 and 1969.
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Category | Formula One Formula Two | ||||||||||
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Constructor | Matra | ||||||||||
Designer(s) | Bernard Boyer | ||||||||||
Predecessor | MS5 | ||||||||||
Successor | MS9 / MS11 | ||||||||||
Technical specifications[1] | |||||||||||
Chassis | Aluminium monocoque | ||||||||||
Engine | Ford Cosworth FVA L4 1,598 cc (97.5 cu in) | ||||||||||
Transmission | Hewland FG 200 5-speed manual gearbox | ||||||||||
Weight | 500 kg (1,100 lb) | ||||||||||
Fuel | Elf | ||||||||||
Tyres | Dunlop, Goodyear | ||||||||||
Competition history | |||||||||||
Notable entrants | Matra, Tyrrell Racing | ||||||||||
Notable drivers | Jacky Ickx Jean-Pierre Beltoise Johnny Servoz-Gavin | ||||||||||
Debut | 1967 United States Grand Prix | ||||||||||
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n.b. Unless otherwise stated, all data refer to Formula One World Championship Grands Prix only. |
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While only modestly successful in Formula One, the car dominated Formula Two from late 1967 through 1969. Jacky Ickx, Jean-Pierre Beltoise and Johnny Servoz-Gavin won the European Championship in those years respectively, all driving the MS7 at least at some races.