Matra 530 (early versions)

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The Matra 530 (early versions) is a late-1960s French mid-engined 2+2 sports car produced by Matra, notable for its distinctive wedge-shaped styling and innovative layout.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf road car
sports car
assemblyCountry France NERFINISHED
assemblyLocation Romorantin‑Lanthenay NERFINISHED
bodyMaterial fibreglass
bodyStyle coupé
category French sports car
mid‑engined automobile
rear‑wheel‑drive vehicle
chassisType steel backbone chassis
countryOfOrigin France
designer Philippe Guédon NERFINISHED
doorCount 2
drivetrainLayout rear‑wheel drive
earlyVersionName Matra 530 NERFINISHED
Matra 530 A NERFINISHED
engineConfiguration V4 engine
engineDisplacement 1.7 litres
enginePosition behind front seats
engineSupplier Ford NERFINISHED
era early 1970s
late 1960s
introducedAt 1967 Geneva Motor Show NERFINISHED
laterVersionName Matra 530 LX NERFINISHED
layout mid‑engined
manufacturer Matra NERFINISHED
marketedAs family‑friendly sports car
marketSegment affordable sports car
notableFeature front and rear luggage compartments
removable rear seats
notableFor innovative mid‑engine 2+2 layout
predecessor Matra Djet NERFINISHED
productionCompany Matra Automobiles NERFINISHED
productionEnd 1973
productionStart 1967
seatingCapacity 4
seatingConfiguration 2+2
stylingCharacteristic pop‑up headlights
removable targa roof panel
wedge‑shaped design
successor Matra Bagheera NERFINISHED

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Ford Taunus V4 engine usedInVehicle Matra 530 (early versions)