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Matra-Simca Bagheera U8

Bodywork

type 3S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 76.70 mm × 70.00 mm 3.02 in × 2.76 in
Cylinders V-8 in 80.0° vee
Displace 2.6 litre 2588 cc (157.929 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.80:1
Fuel system 4 We 36 DCNF carbs
Maximum power 167.3 PS (165.0 bhp) (123 kW) @ 6200 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 230 km/h (143 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 137.27 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 216.0 Nm (159 ft·lb) (22 kgm) @ 4000 rpm
bmep 1048.8 kPa (152.1 psi)
Specific torque 83.46 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.1
Unitary capacity 323.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2600 mm
wheelbase 102.4 in
Length (milimeters) 4140 mm
Length (inches) 163 in
Width (milimeters) 1734 mm
Width (inches) 68.3 in
Height (milimeters) 1220 mm
Height (inches) 48 in
L:W ratio 1.59
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1202 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2650 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 80 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 17.6 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 21.1 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Mid
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres 185/70 VR 14
Wheels
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio

General information

RAC rating 29.2
Number made 2
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1974 Matra-Simca Bagheera U8 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1974

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